Act now to avoid delays for heavier electricity connections in the Netherlands
From July 1, 2026, homeowners and SMEs in the Netherlands will face delays for heavier electricity connections due to grid congestion. Apply before the deadline to secure your connection and avoid waiting lists for electric cooking, heat pumps, or charging stations.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| New Rule Effective Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Impacted Groups | Homeowners, SME entrepreneurs |
| Reason for Change | Increasing demand for electricity (e.g., heat pumps, charging stations) |
| Priority System Abolished | Automatic priority for small connections |
| Application Deadline | Before July 1, 2026 |
| Application Portal | Mijn Aansluiting |
| Grid Manager | Liander |
| Regulatory Authority | Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) |
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) regulates the fair distribution of limited grid capacity to ensure equal access for all users. Liander, the grid manager, implements these rules at the local level to balance supply and demand for electricity connections.
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Request a heavier electricity connection on time
We are using more and more electricity. Think of electric cooking, a heat pump, a charging station, or an electric car. This is making the power grid increasingly congested.
New rules from July 1, 2026
From July 1, 2026, the rules for homeowners and SME entrepreneurs will change. From that date, all applications for a heavier electricity connection will be placed on a waiting list. The automatic priority for small connections will be abolished.
Do you plan to switch to electric cooking, install a heat pump, or use a charging station? Then you will probably need a heavier connection. Submit your application before July 1, 2026, via Mijn Aansluiting. This will prevent you from ending up in the queue.
Why these rules?
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) sets national rules to fairly distribute the limited space on the power grid. This ensures everyone has equal opportunities to obtain a connection.
More information
In our municipality, Liander manages the power grid and implements these rules. For more information, see Liander’s website. For project developers, there is a separate page.