The energy and heating transition in Germany – successful implementation for a sustainable future

Dialogue Forum in cooperation with the Academy for Political Education Tutzing

12 March 2025, Munich Re, Saal Europe, Giselastraße 21

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The energy transition is one of the central issues of our time. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the switch to renewable energies are crucial steps on the road to a sustainable future.

In addition to the much-discussed electricity transition, heat generation is considered the ‘sleeping giant’ of the energy transition. The renewable share in the heating sector is currently just under 15 per cent. By comparison, renewable energies already account for around 50 per cent of the electricity sector. Effective climate protection will only be possible if, in addition to the electricity transition, the transformation of the heating market is also driven forward. Both the expansion of renewable energies in the heating supply and the improvement of energy efficiency in the building sector must finally be tackled on a large scale.

There are already many successful models and best practice examples that show how the energy transition can succeed. Together with our experts, we want to look at best practice examples from different sectors and regions, share practical experience and present innovative solutions that are already being successfully implemented and can thus serve as models for future projects. In addition to the role of renewable energies in electricity generation, the focus will be on how the heating transition can be achieved through the use of geothermal energy, biomass, heat pumps and other technologies. Questions of energy efficiency and conservation also play an important role here, as do successful building renovation measures.

We look forward to discussing positive solutions with you, so that together we can shape a sustainable future.