ᐅ Implications of the Coalition Agreement for Home Builders?
Created on: 24 Nov 2021 18:52
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Pinkiponk
Has anyone here already looked into the coalition agreement presented today and its implications for (us) homebuilders?
A positive point for new homeowners could be that there will be an exemption for property transfer tax if the property will be owner-occupied. The rent control measures are planned to be extended. There is a goal to build 400,000 new homes, of which 100,000 will be publicly subsidized.
As the operator of a gas condensing boiler, I would have been very interested to know whether Nord Stream 2 will become operational or not, but I haven’t read anything about that. Natural gas-generated electricity is supposed to be phased out by 2040, whatever “phased out” actually means. In the mid-2030s, natural gas heating systems are expected to be discontinued.
A positive point for new homeowners could be that there will be an exemption for property transfer tax if the property will be owner-occupied. The rent control measures are planned to be extended. There is a goal to build 400,000 new homes, of which 100,000 will be publicly subsidized.
As the operator of a gas condensing boiler, I would have been very interested to know whether Nord Stream 2 will become operational or not, but I haven’t read anything about that. Natural gas-generated electricity is supposed to be phased out by 2040, whatever “phased out” actually means. In the mid-2030s, natural gas heating systems are expected to be discontinued.
hampshire schrieb:
Dutch Energiesprong principleI had never actually heard of it before. As an advocate for brick houses, I’m naturally pleased. It sounds interesting. The German authorities will probably find building window restrictions and setback regulations to make it more difficult.
Pinkiponk schrieb:
Whether Nord Stream 2 will become operational or not, I haven’t read anything about that. Natural gas power generation is supposed to end by 2040, whatever “end” means. Nord Stream 2 will definitely come, that is as certain as Amen in church. Especially since it is finally completed now.
Without natural gas, phasing out coal is not possible, and that is also the aim of the coalition government.
Old and new gas power plants are supposed to secure energy supply after phasing out coal and nuclear power, according to the coalition agreement. The newly built gas power plants are also intended to be capable of operating with hydrogen. Hydrogen is expected to be produced on a large scale from offshore wind farms in the North and Baltic Seas by 2030.
Until green hydrogen production reaches that scale, the gas power plants will run on natural gas, which will continue to come from Russia. The coalition agreement does not explicitly mention Nord Stream 2. It is clear, however, that Germany depends on Russia for the energy transition, especially the faster the coalition wants to phase out coal.
hampshire schrieb:
The two newly listed companies Rivian and Sono, both well-rated, have already incorporated this concept into their vehicles. Starting in 2022, VW aims to include this feature in every car. If the policymakers cooperate, it might even succeed.
Araknis schrieb:
There is a desire to enable bidirectional charging of electric cars. I think that’s great 🙂What are the advantages of this? Does it mean that a car can not only be charged but also serve as a battery storage? With cars having 80-100 kW, that’s quite substantial 😎
Yes, the cars are intended to serve as decentralized energy storage and, among other things, to cover peak loads.
Of course, they are also meant to improve the overall distribution and use of energy. These ideas have been around for more than a decade and may soon become reality. The technology has existed for a long time as well.
Of course, they are also meant to improve the overall distribution and use of energy. These ideas have been around for more than a decade and may soon become reality. The technology has existed for a long time as well.
