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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).
illustrative atlas image · Simon Brandintel / PexelsSEStichting Energiebank NederlandMVMarieke VolleringMTManja ThiryBJBarry Jansen
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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