Over 90% of the approximately 21 million heating systems in Germany today are still powered by natural gas or oil. Building heat is therefore a major contributor to our energy consumption and CO2 emissions. However, if we were to rely exclusively on electricity to power heat pumps or electric infrared heaters in the future, the grids could quickly reach their limits. So what possibilities could green hydrogen play here? How far have we come technically with hydrogen heating and what is the political framework in Germany and the EU for decarbonizing the building sector with hydrogen? We talk about this with Leonie Assheuer, EU Affairs Manager at Viessmann.
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Viessmann-Werke is a family-owned company founded in 1917 in Hof, Germany, with headquarters in Allendorf in the western part of northern Hesse, Germany, that develops and manufactures heating technology products as well as industrial and cooling systems. Viessmann is transforming itself from a heating manufacturer to a solution provider for heating, cooling and ventilation.
Leonie Assheuer is responsible for EU affairs at Viessmann. Her focus areas include the decarbonization of heating and cooling by 2050, the energy transition, connectivity and smart buildings.