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Two in three Germans are against EU’s 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
As their government pushes EU to slow the phaseout, 67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
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As their government pushes EU to slow the phaseout, 67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
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December 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Two in three Germans are against EU’s 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
As their government pushes EU to slow the phaseout, 67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/two-thr...
As their government pushes EU to slow the phaseout, 67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/two-thr...
Germany’s utilities need €68 bln in new equity for grid upgrades – report
Many municipal utilities have weak balance sheets, restricting their ability to borrow - "New financing models are needed"
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Many municipal utilities have weak balance sheets, restricting their ability to borrow - "New financing models are needed"
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December 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Germany’s utilities need €68 bln in new equity for grid upgrades – report
Many municipal utilities have weak balance sheets, restricting their ability to borrow - "New financing models are needed"
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Many municipal utilities have weak balance sheets, restricting their ability to borrow - "New financing models are needed"
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids – report
“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
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“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
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December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids – report
“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
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“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/utiliti...
Two in three Germans are against EU’s 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/two-thr...
67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/two-thr...
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Two in three Germans are against EU’s 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/two-thr...
67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/two-thr...
Germany’s utilities need €68 bln in new equity for electricity and heating grid upgrades – report
"The energy and heating transition poses major challenges for some municipalities...new financing models are needed"
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"The energy and heating transition poses major challenges for some municipalities...new financing models are needed"
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December 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Germany’s utilities need €68 bln in new equity for electricity and heating grid upgrades – report
"The energy and heating transition poses major challenges for some municipalities...new financing models are needed"
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"The energy and heating transition poses major challenges for some municipalities...new financing models are needed"
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids – report
“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/utiliti...
“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/utiliti...
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids – report
“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/utiliti...
“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/utiliti...
“No longer competitive in China” – Consultancy forecasts decline of European carmakers
EU's existing CO2 limits will push manufacturers deep into the red, says Kearney report
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EU's existing CO2 limits will push manufacturers deep into the red, says Kearney report
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December 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“No longer competitive in China” – Consultancy forecasts decline of European carmakers
EU's existing CO2 limits will push manufacturers deep into the red, says Kearney report
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EU's existing CO2 limits will push manufacturers deep into the red, says Kearney report
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Current climate policy risks increasing social tensions, warns German government report
CO2 prices place particular burden on poorer households, while the wealthy cause twice the emissions
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CO2 prices place particular burden on poorer households, while the wealthy cause twice the emissions
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December 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Current climate policy risks increasing social tensions, warns German government report
CO2 prices place particular burden on poorer households, while the wealthy cause twice the emissions
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
CO2 prices place particular burden on poorer households, while the wealthy cause twice the emissions
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
“No longer competitive in China” – Consultancy forecasts decline of European carmakers
EU's existing CO2 rules will push companies deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
EU's existing CO2 rules will push companies deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
December 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
“No longer competitive in China” – Consultancy forecasts decline of European carmakers
EU's existing CO2 rules will push companies deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
EU's existing CO2 rules will push companies deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
Current climate policy risks increasing social tensions, warns German government report
CO2 prices place a particular burden on poorer households while the wealthy cause twice the emissions, report says
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
CO2 prices place a particular burden on poorer households while the wealthy cause twice the emissions, report says
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Current climate policy risks increasing social tensions, warns German government report
CO2 prices place a particular burden on poorer households while the wealthy cause twice the emissions, report says
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
CO2 prices place a particular burden on poorer households while the wealthy cause twice the emissions, report says
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
Cities in Germany and Poland agree climate-friendly cross-border district heating
Project will use solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, waste heat and power-to-heat systems
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/cities-...
Project will use solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, waste heat and power-to-heat systems
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/cities-...
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cities in Germany and Poland agree climate-friendly cross-border district heating
Project will use solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, waste heat and power-to-heat systems
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/cities-...
Project will use solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, waste heat and power-to-heat systems
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/cities-...
German environment ministry tables ban on new oil and gas projects in protected maritime zones
Ministry made end to licensing a prerequisite for consenting to an existing project on the Dutch-German sea border
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
Ministry made end to licensing a prerequisite for consenting to an existing project on the Dutch-German sea border
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
German environment ministry tables ban on new oil and gas projects in protected maritime zones
Ministry made end to licensing a prerequisite for consenting to an existing project on the Dutch-German sea border
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
Ministry made end to licensing a prerequisite for consenting to an existing project on the Dutch-German sea border
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
Germany to present new plans for renewables expansion, support schemes by early 2026 – official
Country must update its renewable energy support framework to bring it in line with new EU rules
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Country must update its renewable energy support framework to bring it in line with new EU rules
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December 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Germany to present new plans for renewables expansion, support schemes by early 2026 – official
Country must update its renewable energy support framework to bring it in line with new EU rules
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Country must update its renewable energy support framework to bring it in line with new EU rules
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Cities in Germany and Poland agree climate-friendly cross-border district heating
Project to use solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, as well as waste heat and power-to-heat systems
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/cities-...
Project to use solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, as well as waste heat and power-to-heat systems
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/cities-...
December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Cities in Germany and Poland agree climate-friendly cross-border district heating
Project to use solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, as well as waste heat and power-to-heat systems
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/cities-...
Project to use solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, as well as waste heat and power-to-heat systems
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/cities-...
German ministry tables ban on new oil and gas projects in protected maritime zones
Environment minister made an end to licensing a prerequisite for consenting to an existing project on the Dutch-German sea border
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
Environment minister made an end to licensing a prerequisite for consenting to an existing project on the Dutch-German sea border
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
December 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
German ministry tables ban on new oil and gas projects in protected maritime zones
Environment minister made an end to licensing a prerequisite for consenting to an existing project on the Dutch-German sea border
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
Environment minister made an end to licensing a prerequisite for consenting to an existing project on the Dutch-German sea border
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
Germany to present new plans for renewables expansion, support schemes by early 2026 – official
Coalition government is working on a comprehensive reform of the country's Renewable Energy Act
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Coalition government is working on a comprehensive reform of the country's Renewable Energy Act
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December 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Germany to present new plans for renewables expansion, support schemes by early 2026 – official
Coalition government is working on a comprehensive reform of the country's Renewable Energy Act
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Coalition government is working on a comprehensive reform of the country's Renewable Energy Act
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Transport sector lagging far behind on Germany’s overall energy efficiency gains – analysis
Efficiency across the economy improved by more than 50% from 1991 to 2024, while transport only saw gains of 19%
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/transpo...
Efficiency across the economy improved by more than 50% from 1991 to 2024, while transport only saw gains of 19%
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/transpo...
December 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Transport sector lagging far behind on Germany’s overall energy efficiency gains – analysis
Efficiency across the economy improved by more than 50% from 1991 to 2024, while transport only saw gains of 19%
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/transpo...
Efficiency across the economy improved by more than 50% from 1991 to 2024, while transport only saw gains of 19%
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/transpo...
Commissioner says EU to amend 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars
Upcoming vehicle fleet regulation to include role for e-fuels and biofuels, transport commissioner Tzitzikostas told newspaper
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Upcoming vehicle fleet regulation to include role for e-fuels and biofuels, transport commissioner Tzitzikostas told newspaper
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/commiss...
December 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Commissioner says EU to amend 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars
Upcoming vehicle fleet regulation to include role for e-fuels and biofuels, transport commissioner Tzitzikostas told newspaper
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/commiss...
Upcoming vehicle fleet regulation to include role for e-fuels and biofuels, transport commissioner Tzitzikostas told newspaper
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Construction starts on green hydrogen project in Hamburg at site of former coal plant
Moorburg plant supposed to produce 10,000 tonnes of green H2 per year with locally sourced wind energy
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Moorburg plant supposed to produce 10,000 tonnes of green H2 per year with locally sourced wind energy
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/constru...
December 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Construction starts on green hydrogen project in Hamburg at site of former coal plant
Moorburg plant supposed to produce 10,000 tonnes of green H2 per year with locally sourced wind energy
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/constru...
Moorburg plant supposed to produce 10,000 tonnes of green H2 per year with locally sourced wind energy
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/constru...
Construction starts on green hydrogen project in Hamburg at site of former coal plant
Moorburg plant supposed to produce 10,000 tonnes of green H2 per year with regionally sourced wind energy
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/constru...
Moorburg plant supposed to produce 10,000 tonnes of green H2 per year with regionally sourced wind energy
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/constru...
December 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Construction starts on green hydrogen project in Hamburg at site of former coal plant
Moorburg plant supposed to produce 10,000 tonnes of green H2 per year with regionally sourced wind energy
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/constru...
Moorburg plant supposed to produce 10,000 tonnes of green H2 per year with regionally sourced wind energy
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/constru...
Commissioner says EU to amend 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars
Upcoming vehicle fleet regulation to include role for e-fuels and biofuels, transport commissioner Tzitzikostas said
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/commiss...
Upcoming vehicle fleet regulation to include role for e-fuels and biofuels, transport commissioner Tzitzikostas said
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/commiss...
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Commissioner says EU to amend 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars
Upcoming vehicle fleet regulation to include role for e-fuels and biofuels, transport commissioner Tzitzikostas said
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/commiss...
Upcoming vehicle fleet regulation to include role for e-fuels and biofuels, transport commissioner Tzitzikostas said
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/commiss...
Transport sector lagging far behind on Germany’s overall energy efficiency gains – analysis
Efficiency across the economy improved by more than 50% from 1991 to 2024, while transport only saw gains of 19% over the same period
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/transpo...
Efficiency across the economy improved by more than 50% from 1991 to 2024, while transport only saw gains of 19% over the same period
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/transpo...
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Transport sector lagging far behind on Germany’s overall energy efficiency gains – analysis
Efficiency across the economy improved by more than 50% from 1991 to 2024, while transport only saw gains of 19% over the same period
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/transpo...
Efficiency across the economy improved by more than 50% from 1991 to 2024, while transport only saw gains of 19% over the same period
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/transpo...
Number of purely electric cars on German roads approaches 2 million
With the total number of cars standing at 49.6 mio, share of BEVs rises to nearly 4%
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With the total number of cars standing at 49.6 mio, share of BEVs rises to nearly 4%
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/number-...
December 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Number of purely electric cars on German roads approaches 2 million
With the total number of cars standing at 49.6 mio, share of BEVs rises to nearly 4%
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/number-...
With the total number of cars standing at 49.6 mio, share of BEVs rises to nearly 4%
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/number-...
German chambers of commerce call for climate policy revamp
Organisation warns current approach is overburdening companies in the face of growing competitive pressure
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Organisation warns current approach is overburdening companies in the face of growing competitive pressure
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December 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
German chambers of commerce call for climate policy revamp
Organisation warns current approach is overburdening companies in the face of growing competitive pressure
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
Organisation warns current approach is overburdening companies in the face of growing competitive pressure
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-...
Number of electric cars on German roads approaches 2 million
The share of BEVs in the country’s entire car fleet rises to nearly 4%, with the total number of cars standing at 49.6 mio
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/number-...
The share of BEVs in the country’s entire car fleet rises to nearly 4%, with the total number of cars standing at 49.6 mio
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/number-...
December 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Number of electric cars on German roads approaches 2 million
The share of BEVs in the country’s entire car fleet rises to nearly 4%, with the total number of cars standing at 49.6 mio
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/number-...
The share of BEVs in the country’s entire car fleet rises to nearly 4%, with the total number of cars standing at 49.6 mio
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/number-...