Aalsmeer tenants can cut energy costs with free real-time displays
Aalsmeer municipality is helping tenants save on energy bills by offering free real-time energy displays. The device shows consumption instantly, helping residents adjust habits and reduce costs amid fluctuating tariffs—available while supplies last.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Offer | Free energy displays for tenants in Aalsmeer and Kudelstaart |
| Eligibility | Tenants with a smart meter installed after January 2024 |
| How to apply | Request via bespaarafspraak.nl/aalsmeer |
| Support | Energy coach provides setup and guidance |
| Availability | Limited supply, first-come, first-served |
| Potential savings | Reduced standby consumption and optimized energy use |
The municipality of Aalsmeer plays a role in promoting sustainable energy use and cost-saving measures for residents. By providing free energy displays, it aims to empower tenants to monitor and reduce their energy consumption, aligning with broader climate and affordability goals.
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Free energy displays for tenants
The municipality of Aalsmeer is offering a limited supply of free energy displays for tenants. With fluctuating energy tariffs, keeping track of energy bills has become more challenging. The energy display shows your consumption in real time and helps you use energy more efficiently. An energy coach will explain how it works and assist with setting up the display.
The energy display immediately shows how much energy household appliances consume and what this means for your costs. Especially in times when tariffs can change rapidly, this device helps residents make more conscious choices. Small actions such as heating for shorter periods, adjusting cooking habits, or fully turning off appliances often lead to noticeable savings.
Residents' experiences
Residents from Aalsmeer and Kudelstaart share positive experiences. A resident from Kudelstaart says: “That little device on the windowsill is now part of my daily routine. I can see right away what appliances are doing to my consumption. If it turns red, I know: this one is guzzling energy. That’s why I heat differently, pay attention to peak hours, and tackle standby consumption.”
Standby consumption is the energy used by devices that appear ‘off’ but still draw power, such as chargers, TV boxes, and routers. Another user explains: “You can see it reflected in your monthly bill. That gives you more room for other things. If you’re open to it, you really get a lot out of it.”
Conditions and application
Request a free energy-saving consultation via www.bespaarafspraak.nl/aalsmeer (link is external) and select ‘energiedisplay’. An energy coach will then visit your home to assess whether your meter is compatible with an energy display. If it is, they will install it. The display only works with a smart meter installed after January 2024. The energy display is exclusively for tenants in Aalsmeer and Kudelstaart. The supply is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.