Owners who buy or inherit a one- or two-family house must implement energy standards. This is pointed out by the energy consulting service of the consumer advice center. What requirements apply to residential buildings in terms of energy efficiency is regulated in the Building Energy Act (GEG). According to the energy advisory service, the property must meet the requirements of the GEG within two years.
For example, gas or oil boilers older than 30 years must be taken out of service. In addition, heating and hot water pipes in unheated rooms must be insulated. In addition, the top floor ceiling must be insulated if there has been no thermal insulation up to now. If owners do not comply with this obligation, they not only face fines, but also have to reckon with high energy consumption for heating and hot water, according to the energy advisory service.
There are various funding options for the energy-related renovation measures that need to be implemented, such as from the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control. Anyone who would like to find out about the funding options or take advantage of energy advice from the consumer advice center can find more information at verbraucherzentrale-energieberatung.de/beratung/.
Source: verbraucherzentrale-energieberatung.de
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