Dutch power grid congestion: Apply now for a heavier electricity connection to skip the queue
From July 1, 2026, homeowners and SMEs in the Netherlands will face delays for heavier electricity connections due to grid congestion. Avoid the waiting list by applying before the deadline—essential for electric cars, heat pumps, and charging stations.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| New Rule Effective Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Impacted Groups | Homeowners, SME entrepreneurs |
| Change | Automatic priority for small connections abolished; waiting list introduced |
| Required Action | Apply via Mijn Aansluiting before deadline |
| Managing Authority | Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) |
| Grid Manager | Liander (municipal level) |
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) regulates the fair distribution of limited grid capacity, ensuring equal access for all users. Liander, the grid operator, implements these rules at the local level to manage infrastructure demands.
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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 way, you can avoid 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 that 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.