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Contracts, solar panels, heat pumps and your energy bill. 2 guides.
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Energy tax in the Netherlands 2026 and 2027: rates, the tax credit and your billDutch households pay energy tax (energiebelasting) on every kWh and m³ of gas. In 2026 it's about €0.111 per kWh and €0.727 per m³ including VAT, minus a tax credit of €628.96 per year. The 2027 plans lower the electricity rate and raise the gas rate. What it means for your bill.5 min lezen
Energy contracts in the Netherlands for expats: fixed, variable or dynamic?A Dutch energy contract is fixed (price set for 1 to 3 years), variable (supplier can change prices) or dynamic (hourly market prices). You pay a monthly advance (termijnbedrag) and settle once a year. In 2026 energy tax is 11.1 cents per kWh and 73 cents per m³ of gas, with a €628.96 tax reduction per connection. What changed under the new Energy Act and how to switch.8 min lezen