ᐅ Is the 2014 Energy Saving Ordinance equivalent to a KfW standard?

Shiny86 schrieb:

Well. Some banks might offer a better interest rate if you build to KfW 70 standards. For example, Commerzbank had/has such a program.

Wait a moment... serious question....
Energy Saving Regulation = Legal minimum building standard
Energy Saving Regulation = KfW 70

Why would you receive a subsidy or a better interest rate if you build according to the legal requirements?
Like saying, "Thank you for complying with the regulation and not building below the legal standard. Here’s a bonus for that!"
Could it be that you are confusing this with renovations?

The Energy Saving Ordinance is the legal minimum standard
Therefore, no subsidies apply

To understand how this fits in, search for "Energy Standard" on Wikipedia. You should find a table there.

In the past, there was a KFW standard called "KFW70." Today, this represents the minimum requirement to meet the Energy Saving Ordinance (2016).
The lowest current (and still eligible for funding) KFW standard is KFW55.

Tarnari schrieb:

why should someone receive a subsidy or a better interest rate when building according to legal requirements?

Probably because the bank wants to avoid the effort involved in processing a KfW loan. So it creates an incentive NOT to finance through the KfW. Of course, this is not a government subsidy program.

ypg schrieb:

The question was about the KfW standard, and the answer must and can be yes

The Energy Saving Ordinance, as tightened in 2016, as the original poster mentioned, represents the legal minimum standard.
This minimum standard corresponds in energy requirements to the previously existing "KfW 70" house.
As of today, there is no longer a "KfW 70" house nor a subsidy program for it.

So, a very clear NO.

Oh, right... yes. That's correct. I was confused because it was still being subsidized here.