According to ABN AMRO economist Mike Langen, these homes are often technically complex or at first glance economically unattractive to make more sustainable, especially for owners with a lower income. “That is worrying, because the regulations stipulate that half of the total improvement in energy efficiency must come from the homes with the lowest energy labels.”
Also good for wallet
If the more sustainable homes with a poor energy label continues to be slow, the Netherlands may not achieve the EU climate objectives. But according to Langen, tackling these houses is also good for the wallets of the owners.
“Targeted renovation can not only contribute to the climate goals, but also strongly reduce the monthly energy costs of homeowners. To support these households, the government will have to take more measures,” the economist emphasizes.
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Energy consumption
The average energy consumption of Dutch houses has fallen by more than 7 percent since 2020. According to ABN AMRO, this is due to energy -efficient new -build homes and making existing houses with a better energy label more sustainable.
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Until 2030, the Netherlands wants to renovate 2.5 million purchase and rental homes. Houses with an energy label F or G must eventually receive a label C. In addition, the government focuses on measures such as insulation, heat pumps and the expansion of collective heat networks.