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Energy: where your electricity and gas come from
Electricity and gas come from very different sources: wind, sun, biomass, nuclear energy and still coal and gas. Here you can read per source how generation works, what it costs and what it means for your contract. If you want to know what you are paying for it now, take a look at the energy prices.
Per energy source
EnergyWhat is biomass? This is how the controversial energy source worksBiomass is energy from organic material, from wood chips to organic waste. Read how it works, how large its share is and when biomass is sustainable.EnergySustainable and green energy: how it really worksWhat is green electricity really, how do you check its origin and which misconceptions can you forget? The honest explanation with the latest figures.EnergyGrey electricityA distinction is often made between grey electricity and green electricity. Physically, there is no difference at all between the two types.EnergyNuclear energy: green solution or dangerous?Nuclear power stations play an important role in the global energy supply, although their importance for the Netherlands is more limited.