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Sebastian Bolay Juni
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

‘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
Sebastian Bolay Juni
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

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
Sebastian Bolay Juni
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

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
Solarfeld und Windkraftanlagen abends
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Surveys and Figures Energy and climate policy

Energy Transition Barometer 2026: Rising Costs Become a Risk

Industrial companies are moving production abroad, investments in core processes are being postponed: The current Energy Transition Barometer of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) highlights the major challenges posed by high energy costs for companies.

Date of publication 27.07.2026
Position Statement Energy and climate policy

The DIHK views the Grid Connection Package as a first step in the right direction

The connection to the electricity infrastructure is becoming a bottleneck and is hindering investments in Germany. The draft legislation aimed at addressing this by the German government has significant room for improvement from the perspective of the economy.

Date of publication 27.07.2026
Press Release Energy and climate policy

A pragmatic approach and realistic goals needed for scaling up hydrogen

New study by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry outlines a path for a successful hydrogen market ramp-up

Date of publication 08.07.2026
Wasserstoff Energiespeichersystem mit Windrädern und Solarpanelen
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Study and Analysis Energy and climate policy

Study highlights need for action in accelerating hydrogen adoption

The ramp-up of hydrogen in Germany is at risk of lagging behind political targets. A study commissioned by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry identifies key challenges and outlines the necessary actions.

Date of publication 08.07.2026
Press Release Energy and climate policy

DIHK demands improvements to the CO₂ border adjustment

Melanie Vogelbach: "Climate protection and competitiveness must go hand in hand."

Date of publication 29.06.2026
Peter Adrian_Reaktion
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

Reducing Complex Requirements and Growth-Damaging Regulations Further

DIHK President Peter Adrian on the Energy Efficiency Act

Date of publication 24.06.2026
Position Statement Energy and climate policy

Industrial Grid Charges: DIHK Advocates Broad Access and New Funding

The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) is driving a fundamental reform of industrial grid charges. With regard to the orientation points submitted in April 2026, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) advocates significantly lower access thresholds, financing from the Climate and...

Date of publication 05.06.2026
Sebastian Bolay Juni
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

Digitalisation remains Achilles' heel

On the upcoming Cabinet decision regarding the Federal Government's Action Programme for implementing the National Circular Economy Strategy, Sebastian Bolay, DIHK Head of Department for Energy, Environment, and Industry, explains:

Date of publication 03.06.2026
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Reaction Energy and climate policy

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 02.06.2026
bab 2023-12-04 Stromnetze
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In Focus Energy and climate policy

How the absolute savings targets of the Energy Efficiency Act impact economic growth

The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) of 2023 mandates rigid energy consumption savings goals in Germany – irrespective of climate or efficiency considerations. At the current state, these goals can only be achieved through a drastic decline in economic performance.

Wärmepumpe
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In Focus Energy and climate policy

Transformation in the Building Sector – now consistently with the economy

The building sector is under significant transformational pressure: New requirements and high costs hinder investments in climate-neutral buildings. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) calls for reliable, technology-neutral and economically viable regulations.

Energie Gasspeicher
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Impulse Papers Energy and climate policy

Gas storage policy as a component of supply security

Germany needs a more flexible system for filling gas storage facilities. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) analyses four models and advocates a mix of instruments comprising an obligation to secure supply and a strategic reserve – market-based, compatible with European...