He calls the social partnership with Energiek Alphen an almost logical continuation of the bond that has developed between the two organisations in recent years. In 2024, Zon op Alphen (an initiative of Energiek Alphen) donated a contribution to the PWA Bad for the purchase of cover mats, which reduce the cooling of the swimming water at night. Since the beginning of this year, the PWA Bath has had a so-called Self-supply+ contract with Zon op Alphen|.to. <\/strong>Some of the power generated by Zon op Alphen with the Rijnvicus solar farm goes directly to the Koudekerk swimming pool.<\/p>\n Wulffers: \u201cFor heating the swimming water, we now primarily use the electricity we generate with our own panels. If there is a shortage - on a rainy day, for example - we use the self-supply contract. This assures us of sustainable, locally generated power - at a favourable rate. This is important for us, as it allows us to keep the entrance fees low.\u201d The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn owns the swimming pool; the PWA Bad Foundation has been operating it with volunteers for more than 30 years.<\/p>\n Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWhether you are a property owner or tenant, small measures can quickly bring your energy bills down considerably,\u201d says De Ruijter. \u201cThink, for example, of draught strips or fitting LED lighting, radiator foil or a water-saving shower head. Our advice can also include ventilation and insulation measures for the roof, walls or floor, including the possibilities of applying for subsidies or favourable financing. Even when making offers and taking insulation measures, our coaches will be happy to help you.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"PWA](\"https:\/\/energiekalphenaandenrijn.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/260503-pwa-bad-IMG_3198.jpg\")
In the list of social partners (six football clubs so far), the PWA Bad could not be missing, according to the board of Energiek Alphen aan den Rijn. With these partners, Energiek Alphen is running the \u2018Score a free energy advice\u2019 campaign. Billboards hang on their accommodations and also through their website and\/or social media channels, the associations inform their members about the possibility of requesting an energy consultation. De Ruijter: \u201cOne of our energy coaches then visits them at home to discuss which measures are possible to save on energy costs. They receive a report. The advice is completely non-binding, although of course we wish the residents would actually get started.\u201d<\/p>\n