The development of the sustainable energy transition means that electric vehicles are becoming part of our daily lives. This comes with some preconceived ideas and misunderstandings about their use and environmental impact. This page gathers some key facts and figures on the subject of electric mobility, as well as studies and documents based on objective and scientific criteria. This information is intended to provide you with a well-founded global view of this at times controversial subject.
Heat pumps are becoming the gold standard for heating systems in new buildings
The requirements for energy efficiency will change from the 1st of January 2023. As of 2023, the heat pump will be used as the benchmark heating system when drawing up the energy performance certificate for a new building. This change will therefore also affect the approval of building permits and thus the overall design of the building.
Legislative amendments concerning the state subsidies for the installation of charging stations
The Règlement Grand-Ducal of the subsidy programme for the installation of charging stations will be extended from January 2023 until the 31st of December 2024* and will be running concurrently with the subsidy programme for the purchase of e-cars. Future subsidies may also be requested for semi-mobile charging stations while leasing is now also supported. Below is an overview of all adjustments.
Launch conference of the "Klimapakt fir Betriber" programme
In response to the climate emergency and the current energy crisis, the government is launching the "Klimapakt fir Betriber" programme to guide Luxembourgish companies in this situation.