The new Building Energy Act (GEG) – “Act on Energy Saving and the Use of Renewable Energies for Heating and Cooling in Buildings” came into force on November 1, 2020 and merged the previous laws and ordinances (EnEG, EnEV and EEWärmeG).
New buildings
Avoid pollutants from building materials in new buildings
Pollutants from building materials can cause considerable damage to the environment. Rainwater from parts of the building can enter the surface water from the new building. A recent study commissioned by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) found high levels of pollutants in two new development areas. proven. However, these can be avoided during new construction. It was also investigated how the release of pollutants into the environment can be reduced.