Article published in the journal Nachhaltigkeitsrecht (NR).
Heating systems of the future
22 July 2026
The transition to sustainable heating solutions in the building sector is gaining momentum. Recent legislative developments, including the amendment to the Austrian Energy Performance Certificate Act (EAVG), the Renewable Heating Act (EWG), as well as stricter energy efficiency requirements and building certification standards, are creating new legal and practical challenges for property owners, developers, and real estate companies.
In the latest issue of Bau & Immobilien Report, our real estate law experts Nina Mitterdorfer and Antonia Rosenauer examine the regulatory developments that will shape the future of building heating systems and highlight the key property and tenancy law considerations when replacing existing heating systems.