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Answers for Business - finding your way in Dutch rules, permits and subsidies

Energy

There are rules governing both the consumption and generation of electricity. Consumers must observe the rules and regulations stipulated in the Activities Decree (Activiteitenbesluit) and the Environmental Management Act (Wet milieubeheer) and pay energy tax. The EU, provincial authorities and the Dutch national government offer a wide range of subsidies to promote the consumption of renewable energy.

Below is an overview of the rules and regulations, subsidies and taxes in relation to the topic “Energy”.

  1. Combustion plants, emissions

    If your company operates a combustion plant in the Netherlands, you must observe various regulations as laid down ...

  2. Environmental regulations

    Companies have to comply with environmental regulations. These are based on the Environmental Management Act (Wet ...

  3. Environmental permit or notification of environmental management (Activities Decree)

    Businesses in the Netherlands have to deal with environmental regulations concerning such issues as noise, energy, ...

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