Free energy-saving events in Houten: learn about heat pumps, subsidies and green roofs
Residents of Houten can attend free information evenings and weekly cafés to learn how to make their homes more sustainable. Discover subsidies, heat pumps, and green roofs to save costs and prepare for changes like the end of net metering in 2027.
| Event | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| The heat pump: are you ready? | 8 April 2026 | How heat pumps work and their benefits |
| (Insulation) subsidies | 13 April 2026 | Available subsidies for home improvements |
| A green roof: benefits | 6 May 2026 | Biodiversity, water retention, and subsidies |
| Net metering ends in 2027 | 11 May 2026 | Impact of the end of net metering |
| EnergieBespaarCafé | Weekly | Free advice on insulation, solar panels, etc. |
| Location | Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Energiehuis | De Raat 12, Houten | Wed & Fri: 14:00–17:00, Thu & Sat: 10:00–13:00 |
EnergieRijk Houten is a local initiative supported by the municipality to help residents transition to sustainable living. They provide information, subsidies, and collective purchasing options to make energy-saving measures more accessible and affordable.
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Attend the information evenings at the Energiehuis
In April and May, there will be several information evenings at the Energiehuis. Experts from EnergieRijk Houten will explain how heat pumps work, what subsidies are available, what a green roof is, and what it means that the net metering scheme is ending. Step by step, you will discover how to make your home greener, more comfortable, and future-ready.
Information evenings in April and May
- 8 April: The heat pump: are you ready for it?
- 13 April: (Insulation) subsidies: what is possible?
- 6 May: A green roof: benefits and possibilities of sedum on your roof
- 11 May: Net metering ends in 2027: what does this mean for you?
The events are free of charge and start at 19:30 at the Energiehuis. For more information and to register, visit energierijkhouten.nl/activiteiten.
Affordably green your roof
During the information evening on 6 May, you will learn everything about green roofs: why they are good for biodiversity, water retention, a cooler home, and how you can achieve this in an affordable way.
The municipality offers a subsidy for green roofs. In combination with EnergieRijk Houten’s collective purchasing action, a green roof can become even more attractive. On www.energierijkhouten.nl/groene-daken you can read everything about the collective purchasing action for green roofs.
Drop by at the EnergieBespaarCafé
In addition to the information evenings, you are welcome at the EnergieBespaarCafé in the Energiehuis every week. Energy ambassadors will help you free of charge with all your questions about insulation, ventilation, heat pumps, solar panels, subsidies, and other sustainable choices for and around the home.
Opening hours (also during Easter weekend):
- Wednesday afternoon & Friday afternoon: 14:00–17:00
- Thursday morning & Saturday morning: 10:00–13:00
Address Energiehuis: De Raat 12, Houten