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Read moreCombine your home battery with a dynamic energy contractBenefit from favourably priced electricity by combining a home battery with a…Blog5 tips for a warm winter while saving energyIt is a tough combination: staying nice and warm this winter while still saving energy…BlogAlgae: green sludge or the energy source of the future?Sunlight lies at the basis of photosynthesis. It ensures that water and carbon dioxide in…BlogAll about the advantages and disadvantages of green roofsGreen roofs, sometimes also called vegetation roofs, are sloping roofs with roof vegetation.…BlogHow does a battery work? All about batteriesWithout batteries we would have no cars, no smartphones and no Duracell bunnies.…BlogWhat if the power goes out?The power grid in the Netherlands is pretty reliable, but for various reasons it can…BlogANWB starts supplying gas and green electricityThe future of driving in the Netherlands is electric. After the electric bicycle and scooter, it is…BlogSaving on your energy bill with radiator foilHeating your home during the cold winter months often takes quite a lot of energy and therefore…BlogCO2 storage: time for the transition to a CO2-neutral societyIn our previous blog about the KLM flight on hydrogen we already discussed CO2 storage…BlogThe consequences of polluting energyBy now everyone is familiar with the terms ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’. Because the earth is warming up and…BlogDestructive shale gas as an alternative to Russian natural gas: a good idea (or not)?Europe wants to become more independent of Russian gas. The problem with gas is that from A…BlogThese are the real causes of rising energy prices in the NetherlandsDue to the coronavirus crisis, energy prices were extremely low in 2020. Since then the economy…BlogA pressure cooker, crucial in an energy-efficient kitchenEnergy-efficient cooking is something many people are a little afraid of. It also happens…BlogA heat pump falls short in several respectsThe advantages associated with installing a heat pump speak for themselves. Many…BlogA heat pump via the energy supplier: what do you need to know?Sooner or later you will have to stop using gas. At the same time, we Dutch need to do more to…BlogEnergy costs of fish and an aquariumPets are found in virtually every household. That is not without reason, because there is nothing as…BlogEnergy suppliers that are active in professional footballSponsoring sports teams has long been a method for companies to gain more…BlogEnergy suppliers going bankrupt: what does it mean for customers?The Dutch energy market is having a hard time. In recent months a number of…BlogEnergy consumption of the iMac and the Mac ProWhen buying a new iMac or a Mac Pro, account is always taken of…BlogEnergy guzzlers: what can you do about them?We all know it: the energy bill is always just a bit higher than you had…BlogEnergy-efficient baking with an energy-efficient ovenIn every kitchen the oven is used much more often than we would at first sight…BlogEnergy-efficient ventilation: how to lose the least heatIt seems contradictory: wanting to insulate the house well, but at the same time also…BlogWill we meet the climate targets thanks to BECCS?The focus of climate policy is currently still on reducing CO2 emissions,…BlogChoosing the best moment to switch: When is the best time to switch energy supplier?Switching energy supplier can bring a lot of advantages, especially if…BlogThe CO2 budget as a solution to global warming?The CO2 budget is increasingly being mentioned as a solution to global warming. It…BlogThe double tariff is disappearing: What does this mean for you?As of 1 July this year, 2021, the double tariff has disappeared. This may have consequences for…BlogIs wood an alternative to gas?The government is turning off the gas tap, and as a result we are searching ever more fanatically for…BlogWith an energy deal, do you choose fixed or variable?By now everyone has probably heard it: energy and gas prices are going…BlogAll about short circuitsSuddenly the power in the home goes off. The fuses trip in the meter cupboard and it is…BlogAtmosphere with economical lighting: farewell to the incandescent bulbThe incandescent bulb as we knew it for years has had its day. In the shop it is…BlogStopping with heating: the gas tap is being turned offResidents of Groningen and Drenthe know it and complain bitterly. Due to the intensive…BlogSubsidy for energy-saving measures (consumer)As a consumer, you can get various subsidies when you take energy-efficient measures…BlogFreelancers working from home: energy as a business expenseThe Netherlands is gaining more and more self-employed entrepreneurs. There are great freedoms, such as…BlogWhat is a provisional energy label?Perhaps you have come across it: a provisional energy label for a home or building…BlogWhat is kWh?You may already have noticed it on your energy bill: the abbreviation kWh. On the basis of…