Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) is not committing to a possible continuation of state support measures for heating system replacement. "It is very important to evaluate all climate measures based on this: What are the most efficient measures in terms of achieving the goals? And we will do that in the coming weeks and months," said the new Finance Minister on Tuesday in Brussels.

Uncertain Future of Heating System Replacement Subsidies

"I am concerned about the phase-out of oil and gas," emphasized Marterbauer. However, he does not want to commit to individual measures and expects the "debate with the Minister of Agriculture and Climate on the issue."

Industry representatives and environmental organizations recently warned against an end to the subsidy aids. Thousands of jobs, the phase-out of oil and gas, and the achievement of climate goals are acutely at risk, said Global 2000 at the beginning of February. Measures such as the "Renovation Bonus" and "Get Out of Oil and Gas" campaigns are a "prerequisite for the continued success of the heating transition," stated the Austrian Biomass Association in January.

(APA/Red)

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