At the risk of making myself very unpopular now: I find the fundamental decision very correct and reasonable.
Mind you: not the abruptness, that is of course more than unfair for the individual and their planning – although normally obligations are only entered into once the financing is secured, so in the worst case it will not cost anyone their existence, "only" their dream.
But honestly, and setting personal involvement aside:
Billions were simply handed out to people who already have plenty of money. Optimal efficiency was promoted for houses that are already very efficient. Yes – even simple Energy Saving Ordinance houses are top-class by comparison. Whether a 40EE is built or an Energy Saving Ordinance house – the difference for the climate is quite small. And whether you get 50k on top of a 500k loan is a nice little bonus for the individual. Nothing more.
Who really needs the money? For hundreds of thousands of uninsulated old buildings where low- and middle-income earners are melting snow from the roof with gas, oil, and even coal heating?
The money is needed where the owners cannot otherwise afford energy-efficient renovation – even if it’s just some insulation on the facade. And that will continue to be supported.
To conclude, here is a quote to illustrate the extreme case. It really makes my blood boil. That is also MY 32k tax money. And my grandma’s. Well then, congratulations.
If mine hadn’t gone through, I would have canceled the purchase
With the 32k, you’d have 120k after interest expiration with normal ETF development