The German Energiewende
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28 | <strong>The</strong> <strong>German</strong> <strong>Energiewende</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> people and the <strong>Energiewende</strong><br />
“And how will the public benefit<br />
from the <strong>Energiewende</strong>?”<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Energiewende</strong> can only be successful if it has public support – and this largely depends<br />
on energy remaining affordable for consumers. But the public will also benefit directly from<br />
the restructuring of the energy supply. Many people seek advice on how they can save the<br />
most energy at home.<br />
People who replace an old heating system or make energy efficiency improvements benefit<br />
from low-interest loans and state funding. Those looking to rent a new apartment automatically<br />
receive information about how much energy it consumes and what this costs. And if they<br />
want to buy a new washing machine, computer or lamp, a label shows them the product’s<br />
energy efficiency rating.<br />
How many plants are owned by the public?<br />
Installed energy generating capacity by owner group in percent<br />
42%<br />
Members of the public<br />
(individual owners, energy cooperatives,<br />
investment by members of the public)<br />
16%<br />
Energy suppliers<br />
41%<br />
Investors<br />
(institutional and strategic investors)<br />
© dpa/Westend61/Tom Chance © dpa/Bodo Marks<br />
2015<br />
<strong>The</strong> UN Climate Change Conference meets in Paris:<br />
195 countries agree to limit global warming to a<br />
maximum of 2°C.<br />
2016<br />
<strong>The</strong> Paris Agreement enters into force on 4 November.<br />
<strong>German</strong>y restructures funding for renewable energies: from 2017,<br />
calls for tenders have been issued for all types of technology.
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