The assessment of the regulatory and support framework for domestic buildings in Germany from the perspective of long-term climate protection targets

摘要: Abstract In order to limit global warming 2 °C, industrialised countries like Germany are obliged de-carbonise their energy systems extensively by the middle of century. The building sector – particularly stock plays a pivotal role in long-term climate protection strategies for Germany. Key control variables this context standards, heat supply technologies and allocation limited renewable potentials. Based on existing normative scenarios heating using residential as case study, article assesses current German policy framework against modelled development needs.