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.

 

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3D-Modelle von Wasserstoffmolekülen

Successful with Hydrogen

No domestic market, no global success: German technology companies need a convincing showcase within their own borders to further develop their role in hydrogen technologies worldwide. How Germany can set the course for an efficient hydrogen market - and why fuel cell cars and hydrogen heating...

Associations Determine H2 Market Index 2026

The hydrogen ramp-up requires a reliable political course that enables investments and creates sustainable markets.

Date of publication 04.11.2026
Bolay, Sebastian

For the market ramp-up to succeed, rapid implementation is now crucial

Sebastian Bolay, Head of Energy, Environment, and Industry at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), comments on the hydrogen policy by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

Date of publication 19.10.2026
Peter Adrian_Reaktion

Reduction in electricity tax is overdue and necessary

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) on the German government's announcement to reduce electricity tax for all

Date of publication 12.10.2026
Ein Daumen zeigt nach oben, ein anderer nach unten

Does the Energy Transition Need a New Direction?

A "Pro and Contra" on the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s climate policy position.

Date of publication 08.10.2026
Sebastian Bolay Juni

Reducing Costs and Cutting Red Tape

DIHK on the Renewable Energy Act and the Energy Efficiency Act

Date of publication 05.10.2026
Sebastian Bolay Juni

We anticipate a pricing issue

DIHK Head of Energy, Environment, and Industry, Sebastian Bolay, on the current discussion about gas storage levels

Date of publication 17.09.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier

Energy Tax Should Be Reduced to the European Minimum

Chief Analyst of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Volker Treier, on the rising energy prices

Date of publication 16.09.2026
Sebastian Bolay Juni

Reduction of the transmission system surcharge undermines efforts for permanently lower electricity prices

Sebastian Bolay, Head of Division for Energy, Environment, Industry at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), on the surcharge for transmission system charges

Date of publication 02.09.2026
Solarfeld und Windkraftanlagen

Energy Transition Barometer 2026: Investments Leave Germany

Businesses in this country desire a climate policy that enables both decarbonisation and competitiveness. If this is not achieved, as shown by the latest DIHK Energy Transition Barometer, the already high risk of creeping deindustrialisation will continue to grow.

Sebastian Bolay Juni

‘Avoid backsliding on electricity costs’

Sebastian Bolay, DIHK Head of Energy, Environment, Industry, commenting on the law about grants for transmission grid fees

Date of publication 12.08.2026
Wasserstoffleitung mit Strommasten im Hintergrund

Waiting for Hydrogen? Now is (still) the time to act

If Germany is to become climate neutral by 2045, there is no way around hydrogen. However, in order to advance decarbonisation, the beacon of hope H₂ must be available, affordable and reliably transportable. Currently, the biggest hurdle is infrastructure.

Sebastian Bolay Juni

Cut in the Grid Fee Subsidy Sends the Wrong Signal

In his statement, Sebastian Bolay, Head of Energy, Environment, Industry at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), addresses the draft law on transmission grid costs.

Date of publication 05.08.2026

EEG Amendment: Path to market for renewable energy must become clearer

The Federal Government is planning a comprehensive amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). From the economy's perspective, the draft points in the right direction but falls short in crucial aspects. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) has taken a position on this.

Date of publication 31.07.2026
Sebastian Bolay Juni

Renewable Expansion and Electrification Must Be Aligned

Sebastian Bolay, Head of the Energy, Environment, and Industry Department at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), on the energy reform planned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs

Date of publication 29.07.2026