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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Agreement between black-red: What to do in the heating cellar?

The debate over the future of gas heating is reigniting as the coalition between Union and SPD outlines plans for integrating green gases into heating systems in Germany.

Feb 25 • 17:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Government: What the new heating plan means for households

Germany's new heating plan aims to provide more freedom for homeowners while gradually shifting away from gas and oil heating systems to renewable energy alternatives.

Feb 25 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Habeck's 65 Percent Rule for Heaters is Being Abolished

The German government has decided to abolish the 65 percent rule for heating systems set by former Minister Robert Habeck, relieving homeowners while still emphasizing climate protection.

Feb 24 • 12:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Is the Government Now Swinging the Heating Hammer Backwards?

Germany's coalition government is on the verge of reforming the heating law that initiated a significant shift in the country's heating systems.

Feb 24 • 12:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In January, 16 fatalities from fires; most causes related to heating

In January, Latvia experienced 16 fatalities from fires, primarily linked to heating systems, especially wood-burning stoves.

Feb 14 • 16:22 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Prolonged Cold Stops Buses in Skellefteå

A significant portion of the bus transportation managed by Skellefteå Buss in Sweden was halted due to extreme cold temperatures damaging the heating systems in the buses.

Feb 10 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Smart Heating of Homes is a Complex System, but it Saves a Lot of Money

The article discusses the complexities of smart home heating systems and their potential for significant cost savings.

Feb 9 • 09:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Monday will be sunny; air quality has deteriorated in some places

Air quality in several Latvian cities has worsened due to cold weather and light winds, mainly from heating systems.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Heating systems are being drained in hundreds of buildings in Russia's Belgorod and evacuations planned

Hundreds of buildings in Belgorod, Russia, are having their heating systems drained amid damage to energy facilities and impending evacuations due to a sharp temperature drop.

Feb 8 • 21:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Measures have not reached the people, polluted air suffocates Brod citizens

Millions of euros designated for combating air pollution in Slavonski Brod remain unused due to insufficient public response and outdated heating systems still in operation.

Feb 7 • 22:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

THE RESCUE SERVICE WARNS ⟩ This common heating habit does not actually keep you warm, but could kill you in your sleep

As cold winter weather leads to increased heating in many Estonian homes, the risk of carbon monoxide buildup rises, especially when heating systems are misused or neglected.

Feb 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Kiev residents told to use cat litter for toilets

Residents of Kiev are being advised to use cat litter and other improvised solutions for toilets as heating outages have led to freezing sewer systems in the city.

Jan 30 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Heat Pump

The article discusses the growing popularity and implementation of heat pumps in energy-efficient heating systems.

Jan 16 • 12:16 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine

Russia's military actions have significantly disrupted heating systems in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict, leading to worsening humanitarian conditions this winter.

Jan 15 • 10:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Energy Transition: Sonnensegler Want to Expand District Heating

The Bürgerenergiegenossenschaft Sonnensegler has expanded its initiatives to include a district heating network in Adelshofen, aiming to implement such systems in other municipalities as part of the national energy transition strategy.

Jan 14 • 10:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Firefighters sent an important warning to citizens: The number of fires has increased, here is what you must pay special attention to

During the heating season, there has been an increase in residential fires, primarily due to faulty and poorly maintained heating systems and chimneys, prompting the Croatian Firefighters' Community to urge citizens to exercise extra caution and regularly maintain their equipment.

Jan 13 • 16:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The heating season brings more fires, firefighters call for caution

The Croatian Firefighting Community warns of an increase in residential fires during the heating season due to improper and poorly maintained heating systems and chimneys, urging citizens to exercise caution and regularly maintain their equipment.

Jan 13 • 15:47 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Cities' Plans for the Heat Transition: Maybe District Heating, Maybe Not

Cities are advancing in their heat planning, yet many citizens remain uncertain about which heating systems will be suitable for them.

Jan 13 • 06:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Households: Energy Fair at the Fürstenfeld Event Forum

The Energy Fair in Fürstenfeldbruck on January 17th will showcase climate-friendly heating solutions, photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and smart energy management technologies.

Jan 12 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The winter without heating in a cloistered monastery: 'The coldest sisters wear three pairs of socks'

Due to energy vulnerability and rising costs, many cloistered convents are unable to turn on their heating systems during the winter.

Jan 11 • 03:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Germany threatens draconian penalties: These heating types are now banned, offenders face fines of up to €50,000

Germany has enacted strict regulations banning certain heating systems considered hazardous to public welfare, with fines reaching up to €50,000 for violators.

Jan 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British Gas' boiler warning to thousands of homes this week

British Gas has warned that approximately 54,000 households may need assistance with heating and hot water systems due to predicted freezing temperatures.

Jan 3 • 14:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Germany continues with bans on the use of wood stoves: Fines up to 50,000 euros

Germany is enforcing bans and restrictions on the use of wood and coal stoves, prohibiting the installation of new coal heating systems and requiring the gradual removal of existing ones by 2045, while allowing wood stoves under specific ecological standards.

Jan 3 • 13:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The failure of state incentives: only 150 applications for the replacement of household heating systems

A pilot project aimed at replacing household heating systems in three of the cities with the most polluted air in Croatia received only about 150 applications, far below the expected minimum of 1,100.

Dec 30 • 18:52 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

At least 13 dead from fires and gas poisoning in the last week

In the past week, at least 13 people have died due to fires and gas poisoning as emergency services respond to numerous incidents involving heating systems and poor ventilation in homes, including an investigation into a father and son who died in a fire in Mugardos.

Dec 27 • 05:59 UTC

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