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Dr Norbert Azuma-Dicke, BDH

European and national legal framework for the heating transition

20 Mar 2025

The heating transition presents major challenges for businesses and consumers. This lecture explores the political and legal framework, including the Building Energy Act, the EU Building Directive, and the Emissions Trading System.

The transformation of the heating market is at the core of the energy transition. In his lecture "European and National Legal Framework for the Heating Transition," Dr. Norbert Azuma-Dicke from BDH - Federal Association of the German Heating Industry provides a comprehensive insight into the current political and legal framework.

He discusses key challenges, such as the implementation of the Building Energy Act (GEG), the European Building Directive (EPBD), and the Emissions Trading System (ETS2). He explains how the new regulations impact the market for heating systems and what consequences they have for businesses and consumers. A particular focus is on achieving ambitious climate protection goals, especially given the stagnating renovation rates and the strong dependence on fossil fuels.

Find out in this lecture which measures have already been implemented, where challenges remain, and which strategies are necessary to successfully drive the heating transition forward.

...is the Head of Policy and Strategy at BDH - Federal Association of the German Heating Industry. In this role, he is responsible for the association’s political positions and is committed to promoting energy efficiency measures in the building sector. He also leads the BDH Working Group on Energy Efficiency.

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