Gas heating from 1.1.2024 - What to do if the heating is defective?

I agree. We will switch to renewable energy as soon as possible because we believe it is the right thing to do. But I have to be able to afford it and implement it; otherwise, they can wave the obligation around as much as they want, I can't change the circumstances. And we are still young. We can repay future loans. But many can't anymore due to older age or lack of income. And I’d rather not even start on the shortage of skilled workers. I'm also not so sure if heat pumps are the savior. Ultimately, they are electric heaters, and that will cause problems on a large scale.

I don't know why people talk about heat pumps in an unsanitary old building. You get poor twice, first with the installation and then with the operation. Just install a new gas burner now or, in consultation with the installer regarding delivery times, only when it breaks down. Renewable energy can also be achieved with a pseudo wood stove for 800.--€ and an external chimney for 2000.--€. You can also install a split air conditioning system for 1000.--€ per room. Extensive renovations only after the death of the mother, or sell the house.

Small update: we have now asked 2 heating engineers, with whom we are already customers, for a quote for a new gas boiler. Let's see what comes of it :)

The ban has already been overturned anyway. See current reporting on this and it will not come in the next few years either. Since it is not socially, economically, and politically enforceable or feasible.

The ban has anyway been overturned. See current reporting on this and it will not come in the next few years either. Because it is socially, economically and politically unenforceable and impractical.

Yes, I read that recently too. Apparently, it was overturned quietly and silently, at least I only happened to notice it very accidentally.

Is this written down anywhere? When I google, I only find vague references to an "internal paper"?