How Westfrisian residents are leading the way in smart energy use
Discover how one homeowner in Opmeer transformed his 1976 house into a gas-free, energy-efficient home with solar panels and a home battery. Tune in to learn practical tips for managing your own energy use and reducing costs.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Peek into Sustainable Neighbors (online broadcast) |
| Date & Time | March 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM |
| Location | Studio Westfriesland (online) |
| Featured Speakers | Marien Verbart (homeowner), Ben Kamp (energy coach), Robertjan Spaans (battery expert) |
| Case Study | 1976 home in Opmeer, gas-free, 44 solar panels, home battery (1 year) |
| Topics Covered | Solar power, home batteries, energy management systems (EMS) |
| Organizers | Seven Westfrisian municipalities, Duurzaam Bouwloket, Omgevingsdienst Noord-Holland Noord |
| Funding | Province of North Holland |
The seven Westfrisian municipalities, in collaboration with local sustainability organizations, play a key role in promoting energy-efficient solutions for residents. Their initiatives, like this broadcast, aim to educate and inspire households to adopt sustainable practices and reduce energy costs. The Province of North Holland supports these efforts through funding and policy frameworks.
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Peek into Sustainable Neighbors: home battery, solar panels and smart energy management
On Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 PM, you can tune in from home to a new online edition of Peek into Sustainable Neighbors. The broadcast will be live from Studio Westfriesland, with local resident Marien Verbart, energy coach Ben Kamp, and battery expert Robertjan Spaans at the table. They will discuss how to use generated solar power smartly, store it with a home battery, and contribute to efficient energy use.
Marien will share his experiences with his former 1976 home in the municipality of Opmeer, which he made more sustainable. The property is completely gas-free and equipped with 44 solar panels and a home battery that has now been in use for a year. He will also look ahead to the possible role of an energy management system (EMS). The broadcast will be presented by green reporter Chris Wobben. During the broadcast, viewers can ask their own questions via the chat.
Want to watch?
Sign up via the website and receive the link in your mailbox. On the site, you will also find plenty of inspiration and examples from residents about home batteries, solar panels, and smart energy management.
Peek into Sustainable Neighbors is an initiative of the seven Westfrisian municipalities. It is organized in collaboration with the Duurzaam Bouwloket (Sustainable Construction Desk) and Omgevingsdienst Noord-Holland Noord (Environmental Service North Holland North) and made possible in part by the Province of North Holland.