This year Germany saw the introduction of a Carbon Pricing Scheme for fossil fuels. Energy based on such resources are expected to see significant price increases for consumers – thereby rendering climate-friendly energy more profitable in comparison.

As renters often have no influence over their heat supply, the German government has decided that half of the resulting added costs should be carried by landlords.

A summary of what this will mean for private households and private transport in the years to come may be found here.