Nijkerk to go gas-free, share your thoughts on how we’ll make it happen

As a municipality, we aim to be completely gas-free by 2050. This means we will need to heat our homes and buildings in a different way—without natural gas. In the case of Nijkerk (almost entirely), this will mean using electricity. Before we make the switch, every house and building must be ready for this change. In other words: the heat transition.

Meetings

At the moment, we, as the municipality—together with residents, entrepreneurs, and social organizations—are developing a plan for how Nijkerk, Hoevelaken, and Nijkerkerveen can become gas-free. Would you like to contribute your ideas? The Advisory Group will meet twice in the near future:

• Monday evening, 13 April 2026
• Wednesday evening, 27 May 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Location: to be announced

Registration

You can register by sending an email to duurzaam@nijkerk.eu before 3 April. It would be helpful if you include your name, age, and which district you live in (Nijkerk, Hoevelaken, or Nijkerkerveen).

More information

Why do we want to go gas-free?

• We will be far less dependent on oil and natural gas.
• Better for the climate
• Makes the earth a much more livable place
• For our children, grandchildren,
• And for future generations.

What would we like your input on?

• Do you think the steps we as a municipality plan to take are logical?
• How can we ensure everyone can participate in this heat transition?
• What opportunities do you see in making all homes and buildings gas-free?
• And what challenges do you foresee?
• What can residents do themselves?
• And what do you expect from the municipality?
• What should the municipality definitely not do?
• How can we keep residents well-informed about what the Heat Programme means for them?
• Do you have any tips on how we can involve people in creating a neighbourhood plan?