Building Modernization Act: The drought risks of the green gas quota
By 2045, the gaseous heat supply is to be switched to green gases 100 percent. This also requires the cultivation of energy plants - but their cultivation is under pressure.
The German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs (BMWE) aims to have 100% of gaseous heat supply come from "green gases" by 2045. Biomethane, or processed biogas, is a key component in achieving this goal. According to the Forum Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR), energy crops like maize were grown on around 12% of Germany's arable land in 2025. However, the impact of climate change, including droughts, may limit future yields, but it is unclear if the BMWE has considered this in its plans.
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