The net-metering scheme was introduced at the beginning of this century to make the purchase of solar panels attractive for households. By doing so, you contribute to a sustainable environment and you benefit financially. This is because the net-metering scheme allowed you to deduct the electricity you generate (minus your own consumption) from the amount of electricity you [...].

Citizen energy collectives work on resilient society The nearly 700 energy cooperatives in the Netherlands last year realised 10% more solar power, started 23 heat projects and are working on new cooperative wind power. At the same time, the growth in the number of projects is levelling off. Meanwhile, cooperatives, together with a growing number of residents' initiatives, play an important role in the resilience of our society. They [...]

The phishing emails may: Appear to come from a known name or organisation Personal information (such as name or affiliation) Asking to log in, make a payment or share data An example is the email sent last Tuesday from the account of chairman Erik de Ruijter of Energiek Alphen. We have [...]

The Village Council Hazerswoude Rijndijk-Oost, together with Energiek Alphen, held several Samen Slimmer information evenings in recent months. There, a number of residents showed interest in buying a heat pump. Our energy coaches then help the residents to first make sure that the house is sufficiently suitable for this. What is important, of course, is which residents after the energy advice [...]

Self-supply plus contracts have been possible since 2024, initially only for companies and municipalities and from 2026 also for private individuals. That particular party generates its own renewable electricity for its own use (self-supply) and what is additionally needed (the plus) comes - in this case - from Zon op Alphen. Until now, Zon op [...]

The participating clubs are Zwammerdam, BSC’68, Floreant, AVV Alphen, Alphia and Alphense Boys. Advertising boards have now been installed at their facilities, and in the new year these clubs will inform their members about the possibility of requesting an energy consultation. “They can then make an appointment with one of our Energy Coaches, who will visit their home to [...]

The quotation process makes it easy to submit a non-binding request for insulation measures to selected companies. If desired, Energiek Alphen can assist residents with the request and assessment of the quotation. These are insulation measures that are specifically applicable to houses from the various construction periods of the homes in Rijndijk-Oost. Energiek Alphen has [...]

The Alphen branch of GroenLinks is awarding not only a green ribbon, but also a red ribbon and an inclusive ribbon in this election. The red ribbon is intended for social initiatives that ensure that no one in Alphen is left to fend for themselves. The inclusive ribbon honours those who are committed to equal opportunities and a municipality where [...]

This year, the Village Council, in collaboration with Energiek Alphen and Actief Rijnwoude, held five information evenings. The last evening, on Thursday 13 November, focused on insulation measures that are specifically applicable to houses from the different construction periods of the homes in Rijndijk-Oost. As a resident, you can use this information individually or [...]

Earlier this year, the Hazerswoude-Rijndijk Oost Village Council, Actief Rijnwoude and Energiek Alphen aan den Rijn held four meetings for residents, businesses and associations/organisations on energy-saving measures at home and in the neighbourhood. Under the motto ’Smarter together, further together', the focus in the coming weeks will be on making our own homes more sustainable together. At the beginning of next year [...]