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projectActive · national · 2016

Energiebank Nederland

National network of local energy banks that helps households in energy poverty. Founded in 2016 by Barry Jansen, who conceived the idea during a leadership training while working at Alliander, in collaboration with local actors (Humanitas, the municipality of Arnhem, Voedselbank and social welfare).

Wind turbines on a green hillside overlooking a valley at the Ngong Hills wind farm, Kenyaillustrative atlas image · Simon Brandintel / Pexels

01 The context

It operates with volunteers (energiecoaches) supported by professionals, with about 27 local banks in cities such as Amsterdam, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Groningen and Arnhem. The coaches make repeated home visits to advise on savings and behavior change, with evidence of reduced bills and improved comfort.

02 How it works

03 What it stands on

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EvidenceHet succes van de energiecoach, energie-fixer en energieadviseurEnergy.nl / Nationaal onderzoeksprogramma energiearmoede (TNO) · 2024

04 Go to the source

Visit the official site energiebank.nl