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September 25, 2023: German Economic and Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck wants to suspend the upcoming stricter energy standards for new buildings. "The introduction of the Building Energy Act ensures that new buildings will have climate-friendly heating from 2024. That's why I no longer think it is necessary to quickly introduce the new EH 40 standard," he said. This means the new energy requiements may not come until the end of 2025. Instead, Habeck wants to ensure that the building materials are climate-friendly. Houses build according to the EH-40 standard will require only 40% of primary energy when compared to a standard building. On the other hand, houses build under the existing EH 55 standard are 45% more economical compared to a standard building<ref>https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundesregierung-bauen-wohnen-eh-40-1.6253506</ref>.