Germany's Building Modernization Act heads to parliament amid uncertainty

The German government is preparing to introduce the Building Modernization Act in parliament. This new law will replace the current Building Energy Act and faces its first Bundestag reading next week. However, key details about its impact remain unclear. Criticism has already emerged over the lack of information surrounding the proposed legislation. Kassem Taher Saleh, the Green Party’s housing policy spokesperson, highlighted the government’s failure to provide data on costs and effects. His concerns focus on the absence of clear assessments before the law’s introduction.

The ministry responsible has admitted it cannot predict how the act will affect climate protection goals. Officials also confirmed they lack forecasts for future pricing of natural gas, biomethane, and green hydrogen. Without these figures, the long-term consequences of the law remain difficult to evaluate. The Building Modernization Act will move forward despite unresolved questions about its financial and environmental impact. Parliament will debate the proposal next week, though important economic and climate-related projections are still missing.