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The goal of this project was to transfer knowledge and experiences of the German ‘Energiewende’ (energy transition) to experts, decision-makers and other stakeholders of the environmental and social sector in the four partner countries. read more

The following policy recommendations for the Federal Government will secure the supply of gas for the winter of 2022 and beyond, without sacrificing climate protection goals. Key findings in the second chapter to make liquefied natural gas a transitional solution and to ensure that the supply of gas is as environmentally friendly as possible are to make more efficient use of the gas pipeline i... read more

Virtual side event at the EUEnergyDay at the EU pavilion at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh: Digitalisation for Sustainability: Accelerating Our Sustainability Agenda and the Clean Energy Transition read more

⁠Final energy⁠ consumption associated with buildings decreased by 15.2 % between 2008 and 2022.However, according to the 2010 Energy Concept, the heat demand of buildings should have decreased by 20 % between 2008 and 2020. In fact, consumption fell by only 10.9 %.Due to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the subsequent efforts to save energy in Germany, final ener... read more

Two new research studies completed on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) show how the electricity market can master the challenges from further developing renewable energy. Their conclusion: the main approach should aim to optimize the existing electricity wholesale market, also known as Electricity Market 2.0. read more

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The energy transition is a central step in adapting the energy industry to climate change. Further measures are necessary to reduce the demand for cooling energy and to secure the energy supply even under extreme weather conditions. read more