Energy and Economy: Setting the Course for the Future To enable companies to invest, transform, and secure jobs, energy policy must set clear priorities: affordable energy, rapid networks, and reliable plans. The DIHK brings the perspective of business directly into political decisions, highlighting where regulatory relief is needed and identifying the levers that effectively drive the expansion of renewable energies. Our goal: political framework conditions that enable climate protection while strengthening the industrial base.

To enable companies to invest, transform, and secure jobs, energy policy must set clear priorities: affordable energy, rapid networks, and reliable plans. The DIHK brings the perspective of business directly into political decisions, highlighting where regulatory relief is needed and identifying the levers that effectively drive the expansion of renewable energies. Our goal: political framework conditions that enable climate protection while strengthening the industrial base.

 

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Peter Adrian_Reaktion

Planned regulations enable technological openness, but do not provide planning certainty

Regarding the Building Modernisation Act adopted by the Federal Cabinet, DIHK President Peter Adrian declares

Date of publication 13.05.2026
Sebastian Bolay Juni

Security of supply should be given the highest priority

Sebastian Bolay on the adoption of the EnWG amendment

Date of publication 25.03.2026
Volker Treier sitzend gestikulierend 2022

Treier: Diversification in energy supply at all levels

What do the surging energy prices, triggered by conflicts in the Middle East, mean for the German economy and how can we counteract? Volker Treier, DIHK Foreign Trade Chief, clarified the situation in an interview with Deutschlandfunk.

"Netzanschlussverfahren müssen schneller, digitaler und unbürokratischer werden"

DIHK gibt Impulse für zukunftssichere Netzanschlüsse

Date of publication 19.02.2026
bab 2023-12-04 Stromnetze

DIHK-Impuls Document: How Future-Proof Power Grid Connections Can Succeed

Bottlenecks in Germany's power grid, along with inefficient procedures, are holding back the transformation of the energy system. Such issues jeopardize corporate climate targets and even location decisions for Germany. A new DIHK impulse paper identifies the causes and presents possible...

Helena Melnikov_Reaktion

Agreement between the German government and the European Commission on key points for a power plant strategy

The German government and the European Commission have agreed on the key points for a power plant strategy. Helena Melnikov, Chief Executive of German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), explains:

Date of publication 16.02.2026
3D-Modelle von Wasserstoffmolekülen

Erfolgreich mit Wasserstoff

Ohne heimischen Markt kein globaler Erfolg: Deutsche Technologieunternehmen brauchen ein überzeugendes Schaufenster vor der eigenen Haustür, um ihre Position bei Wasserstoff-Technologien weltweit auszubauen. Wie Deutschland die Weichen für einen effizienten Wasserstoffmarkt stellen kann - und...

Porträtfoto Dr. Christof Günther

"Energy shapes my life"

In April 2021, the DIHK Committee for Environment and Energy elected its new chairman: His name is Dr. Christof Günther, and he is the Managing Director of Germany's largest chemical park. We wanted to know his views on climate protection and what drives him in his voluntary commitment.

Erneuerbare Energien mit Windrädern und Solarpanels

Committee for Environment and Energy

The DIHK Committee for Environment and Energy accompanies key developments in climate, environmental, and energy policy and integrates the perspectives of the business community into political decision-making processes.

Supplementary Study on 'New Paths for the Energy Transition': Better Governance Required for a Successful Energy Transition

Study highlights the institutional improvements required to make the energy transition more efficient and cost-effective.

Date of publication 15.12.2025
Achim Dercks

EU Climate Target - Policy should focus on good framework conditions

Today, the Council of EU Environment Ministers set out its position on the EU Climate Target for 2040. Achim Dercks, Deputy Chief Executive of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), commented:

Date of publication 05.11.2025

Supplementary Study on "New Ways for the Energy Transition"

High energy transition costs also endanger non-energy-intensive sectors

Date of publication 27.10.2025
Achim Dercks

DIHK on the Goals of the National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS)

On the key points presented today for implementing the National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS), German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Deputy CEO Achim Dercks states:

Date of publication 14.10.2025

DIHK-Stellungnahme zum EU-Energieomnibus

Die DIHK legt konkrete Vorschläge vor, wie der EU-Energieomnibus Unternehmen entlasten kann: mit schlankeren Berichtspflichten, digitalen Genehmigungen und praxistauglichen Regeln für Wasserstoff, CC(U)S, Effizienz und Gebäude. Ziel sind weniger Hürden und mehr Tempo bei der Transformation.

Date of publication 02.10.2025

Study: Current Energy Transition Policies Could Incurr Costs Up to 5.4 Trillion Euros

DIHK calls for a shift in course: energy policies need to become more effective, flexible, and international.

Date of publication 03.09.2025