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 [...]
At the Energy Transition House (ETH), engineering companies and regional educational organisations in Alphen are working on solutions to issues that the energy transition brings with it for the labour market and education. How can we ensure that young people choose a career in engineering or sustainability? How can we strengthen residents' confidence in, for example, the heat transition in their neighbourhood? Or: how [...]
The local energy cooperative has identified a number of priorities for new policy and action, which politicians should address together with residents, businesses and organisations. This is in line with the municipality's goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050. “Close cooperation with and support from the municipality is crucial to this. Our priorities link vision, policy and [...]
This is part of the argument presented by EA board member Ferd Schelleman during the hearing of the Alphen municipal council on 24 June regarding the so-called large-scale generation of sustainable energy. The municipal council will soon have to decide where in the municipality, and under what conditions, wind turbines and solar fields can be installed in the future [...]
Self-supply+ (plus) has been possible since 2024, currently only to businesses and local authorities, but from 2026 it will also be available to private individuals. Until now, Zon op Alphen has been selling the sustainably generated energy to two energy companies. This energy is generated by the more than 2,200 solar panels that Zon op Alphen has installed on the roof [...]
Our contribution to the participation process During the participation process, the council gathered the concerns and wishes of residents and stakeholders. As the board of Energiek Alphen aan den Rijn, we drew up a statement about our commitment. The basic principle is to generate as much of the energy we use in the council as possible in the council itself in a sustainable manner [...]
This is a brief summary of the so-called general results of the participation process, which was carried out on behalf of the council over the past few months. Walk-in meetings and street interviews were held in all parts of the council area. Residents were also able to complete an online questionnaire. The results are presented in detail in the participation report. You can find out more here [...]
The first three meetings will take place on Thursday 22 May, Thursday 26 June and Thursday 25 September (at 8 p.m. in De Som village hall). A fourth Energy Evening is planned for after September. The Smarter Together Energy Evenings are organised in collaboration with Actief Rijnwoude and Energiek Alphen aan den Rijn. Anyone can start at home with [...]
