Heat Transition
Gasless heat transition for a future-proof and livable society
The heat transition in the Netherlands is intended to stop natural gas use and combat global warming. This is necessary to also work onCO2 reduction in the built environment, on the way to climate-neutral energy supplies. The Climate Agreement mandates the abolition of natural gas in 1.5 million homes by 2030. Nationwide, a neighborhood-oriented approach has been chosen. Each municipality has prepared an initial Transition Vision on Heat (TVW).
This transition to gasless construction affects every community, every neighborhood and virtually every household, and affects the construction and installation industry as a whole. How do we address these challenges and risks? How do we motivate homeowners? How do we ensure that the business side of this transition remains viable? Together, we must answer these questions to make the heat transition a reality.
Want to know more about Heat Transition? Please contact Ronald van Luijk.
Energy transition from fossil to renewable energy
Building without gas is a crucial step toward a fossil fuel-free energy supply in the building sector. It is essential to distinguish between new construction and large-scale renovation, on the one hand, and the 7 to 8 million existing homes and buildings, on the other. Since July 1, 2018 (the date of construction application), new construction projects will no longer be connected to the natural gas grid, and this is also expected to apply to transformation and high-value renovation projects. Existing buildings will gradually switch to alternative heat supplies in the period up to 2050.
We guide building owners step by step through the transition to gasless. We start with a thorough analysis and offer insight into the available options. On this basis, well-considered decisions can be made. With a gasless building, you choose CO2 reduction, predictable costs and lower energy bills, making your building future-proof.
There are two main alternatives for heating existing buildings: "all-electric" and a "heat grid."
All-electric
In "all-electric," a building is connected only to the electricity grid. This is often combined with local generation of electricity, such as solar panels on the roof. This type of building usually has a heat pump for hot water, heating and possibly cooling. To minimize electricity needs and ensure comfort, it is critical to reduce the building's energy needs through design, insulation, shading and a good airtight building envelope.
Heat grid
Heat networks are a solution especially in urban and other densely built-up areas. Existing forms of heat networks are district and block heating. Existing heat networks are often still powered by fossil sources. The idea is to make existing heat networks suitable for renewable energy sources, such as geothermal and aquathermal, where possible.
Other services
In addition to Heat Transition, we also provide the following services
