8-Point Plan for an Affordable Energy Transition
Together with partner organizations, FAW/n has developed an 8-point plan for an effective and affordable energy transition. The document, which has already been widely circulated publicly, calls for a fundamental shift in German energy policy to realign economic strength, climate protection, and energy security. The collaboration involved Global Energy Solutions, the Senate of Economy (Senat der Wirtschaft), 4Pi-Solutions, and the think tank R21 (denk-fabrik R21).
Despite high expenditures, Germany leads neither in electricity prices nor in CO₂ emissions: Electricity costs risk rising by up to 100%, while CO₂ emissions (at 380 g/kWh) remain far above those of countries like France. The German Federal Audit Office (Bundesrechnungshof) has criticized rising system costs and questioned the effectiveness of current measures.
Our plan presents eight practical measures for an affordable and effective energy transition: competitive electricity prices in Germany, market-based incentives instead of bureaucracy, CO₂ capture at fossil fuel power plants, sensible use of hydrogen and CO₂-neutral fuels, as well as a potential return to nuclear energy. New wind and solar installations should be able to compete in the market without subsidies. The use of German natural gas is also proposed as a transitional solution
Implementing these measures could not only relieve pressure on German industry and prevent deindustrialization, but would also free up substantial funds year after year. These resources could be partially invested internationally in climate protection, which would then lead to an effective global solution for building prosperity and climate protection contributions, while also helping to solve the climate crisis internationally – for example by supporting developing and emerging countries.
