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The pace of thermal retrofit of buildings in Germany remains slow. A Worst-First approach, prioritizing the retrofit of inefficient buildings, would address energy- and social policy objectives and deliver economic and climate benefits. Data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) show how...
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Die energetische Sanierung von Gebäuden verläuft in Deutschland weiterhin schleppend. Dabei hat eine Sanierungsstrategie, bei der sehr ineffiziente Gebäude zuerst saniert werden, energie- und sozialpolitische sowie wirtschaftliche und klimapolitische Vorteile. Auf Grundlage von Daten des...
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In 2023, heating energy prices increased by substantial 31 percent compared to the previous year, following a 33 percent increase already seen in 2022. Calculations based on data from the energy service provider ista show average price increases were the highest in the German state of Rhineland-...
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This paper investigates the perspectives of stakeholder groups in the plastic and steel value chains on transitioning toward a circular economy (CE). Through semistructured interviews with 31 business stakeholders, we analyze business strategies, key factors, challenges and opportunities, as...
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 was accompanied by a significant reduction of its gas supply to Europe, causing sharp energy price surges and prompting governments to respond with public appeals and programs aimed at reducing consumption. This paper investigates the effects of price...
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Natural gas prices in Germany saw a strong increase at the end of 2021, subsequently worsening with the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, raising concerns about the distributional consequences. Our study shows that low-income households are affected the most by the natural gas price...
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Der aktuelle Beschluss des Kabinetts, die Heizkosten zu bezuschussen, wird nur einen Teil der aktuellen Preisentwicklung auf dem Gasmarkt abfedern können. Der außergewöhnliche Anstieg der Gaspreise stellt vor allem für einkommensschwache Haushalte, die in Wohnungen mit schlechter...
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Natural gas prices in Germany saw a strong increase at the end of 2021, subsequently worsening with the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, raising concerns about the distributional consequences. Our study shows that low-income households are affected the most by the natural gas price...
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Aufgrund der starken Abhängigkeit Deutschlands von russischem Gas müssen alle Möglichkeiten zum Gassparen genutzt werden, um eine mögliche Gasknappheit zu vermeiden. Zugleich sind die Gaspreise stark gestiegen und besonders betroffene Haushalte müssen entlastet werden. Auf Grundlage einer...
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