Umweltbundesamt
Primary energy consumption (PEC) in Germany has fallen significantly since the end of the 2000s. It fell by 25 % between 2008 and 2023.According to the Energy Efficiency Act of 2023, PEC is to be reduced by 39% by 2030 compared to 2008.The 'Projection Report 2023' by the German Environment Agency indicates that the measures taken so far will likely be insufficient to achieve these targets.The indi... read more
Energy consumption in manufacturing hardly changed at all between 1995 and 2020.In 2020, energy consumption in the industry sector amounted to 3,750 Petajoules, which was roughly the same level than in previous years. Since a peak in 2017, the values have fallen every year.Germany’s primary energy consumption should fall by 50 % by 2050. The manufacturing sector will have to contribute to it. read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
