Independent guidance for Dutch homes

A smarter sustainable home starts with the right order.

Start with your home and plans. Then compare measures by suitability, comfort, cost and how they work together — without a sales pitch.

Independent guidance, transparent assumptions and verifiable sources for homes in the Netherlands.

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Explore the main measures

All 10 measures

Insulation

Reduce heat loss while considering moisture, draughts and ventilation.

Building element, current construction and timing

Heat pump

Assess the home, heat emitters and heat demand as one system.

Insulation, radiators and available space

Home battery

Consider storage through your usage profile, generation and intended purpose.

Interval data, inverter, phases and purpose

Solar panels

Match system size to roof, demand and opportunities for self-consumption.

Orientation, shade, roof area and demand
A sensible route

Start with your home, not a product

A measure rarely stands on its own. This order helps prevent costly detours and combinations that do not make sense.

  1. 1

    Map your starting point

    Review construction year, home type, energy use, existing insulation and planned renovations.

  2. 2

    Reduce avoidable heat demand

    Consider insulation, draught proofing and suitable ventilation before choosing a heating system.

  3. 3

    Choose systems that work together

    Coordinate heating, generation, flexible use, EV charging and any storage.

Verifiable guidance

You should be able to see what advice is based on.

That is why we publish our source hierarchy, assumptions, review dates and commercial rules.

View our method