Germany’s ambition to transition from coal to more sustainable energy sources is now in jeopardy after the cancellation of new gas-fired power plant plans. This setback, following the collapse of the three-party coalition government, threatens not only the nation’s timeline for reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also exacerbates reliance on aging coal plants. Without swift legislative action, the envisioned phasing out of coal could slip further from reach, leading to increased carbon emissions and electricity costs, while also impacting energy markets beyond Germany’s borders.
Germany’s Energy Transition Stalls as Gas Plant Plans Are Scrapped
