More subsidies for insulation with natural and environmentally friendly materials

A well-insulated home is more energy-efficient and increases in value if you decide to sell it. The municipality provides subsidies for insulating your home. But did you know you can receive even more subsidies if you insulate your home using natural (biobased) or environmentally friendly (recycled) insulation materials? The municipality has decided this because natural insulation materials are healthier for people and nature, better for your home and the environment, and they also ensure you live more comfortably. Want to know more? Sign up for the online information session on Tuesday, April 14.

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More subsidies

The municipality is not the only one offering additional subsidies. The Dutch government’s ISDE subsidy for private homeowners and the SVVE subsidy for VvE’s (homeowners’ associations) also provide a higher amount per square meter if you use natural or environmentally friendly insulation materials.

Healthier for people and nature

When insulating your home, you have a choice of different materials. Natural and environmentally friendly materials offer many advantages. Natural insulation materials (such as hemp, flax, and wood fiber) are healthier for people and nature. They contain virtually no harmful substances, so nothing ends up in your home, the air, the soil, or the water.

More comfortable living and better for your home

Additionally, natural and environmentally friendly materials keep heat out up to three times better in the summer, keeping your home noticeably cooler. These materials also provide better sound insulation, improving acoustics in your home and reducing noise from outside.

Natural materials absorb moisture well and release it again, significantly reducing the risk of mold and condensation problems. This not only ensures a healthier indoor climate but also protects your home.

Better for the environment as well

Natural materials are also a better choice for the environment. They are made from plants that regrow continuously and absorb CO2 during their growth. They do not release harmful substances during production or use and can be broken down by nature after use. Some materials, such as hemp, even improve soil quality. Environmentally friendly insulation materials are also made from recycled residual streams, reducing waste and the need for new raw materials.

Want more information about insulating with natural and environmentally friendly materials? Visit the municipality’s webpage: www.lv.nl/isoleerjewoning

Online information session

On Tuesday, April 14, the municipality, in collaboration with the Regional Energy Desk (REL), will host an online information session about insulating with natural or environmentally friendly materials. During this session, we will tell you more about the additional subsidies, the benefits, and the differences between these materials. The online information session starts at 19:30. Want to register for this session? Visit: www.regionaalenergieloket.nl/natuurlijke-isolatiematerialen