What could a collaboration look like?
All signals are green, as far as the desire to become independent of gas and transition to wind and solar energy is concerned. This also applies to the desire to become independent of gas and the transition to wind and solar energy. In the global climate agreements, we have expressed the desire to no longer use (natural) gas in 2050. Agreements for this will undoubtedly also follow in the upcoming government agreement.
But if you want something, you have to do something!
If energy companies, suppliers and installers join forces, you get a party that has the knowledge and experience for the delivery including the customer contacts. A bank could take on a financing role, possibly with money that is fixed for a longer period (for example from a pension fund). The government can make it attractive to switch now by means of incentive measures, instead of waiting until netting is no longer possible, for example. Preferably nationally, but locally is also possible.
Stopping the subsidy for coal-fired power also provides a green boost.
If you make it easy (financially, but also applicable), then there is a chance that you can convince people to take the step, unlike the early adopters. Getting rid of gas is an investment in sustainability that must primarily be raised by citizens and companies. An investment that can be spread over a long period of time, because unlike cars, the lifespan is longer, less maintenance-sensitive and also less taxed.
But the government could also play a role in this by offering incentives in a smart way. And more importantly: ensure a consistent policy regarding solar energy.
Solar energy
Which subsidies do we already know about?
The government offers various subsidies to high school senior mailing list stimulate energy conservation. For example, there have been (or are) subsidies for LED luminaires for sports facilities and consumers can get favorable loans for the purchase of sustainable products, such as solar panels. Banks also now offer lower interest rates for BENG and zero-on-the-meter homes. The building decree has been aimed at companies to reduce energy, which must also be complied with (and checked) for current business premises. The BREEAM certificate has existed for some time for new construction and hotels have the Green Key certification. The energy label is central to housing corporations and objectives are also linked to this. In short: there is already a lot of action in this area.
Wholesalers and parties such as UNETO-VNI play a role in this. Wholesalers such as Technische Unie try to take on our role towards installers and end customers by means of complete sustainability concepts for, among other things, zero-on-the-meter homes and BENG (almost zero) homes.
It is essential that we realise that only complete chain collaboration ensures maximum conversion to a sustainable society and completely energy-neutral living and working.