Residents invited to shape The Hague’s gas-free future in district meetings
The Hague is phasing out natural gas by 2050, replacing it with clean energy. Residents can now share their opinions, concerns, and ideas at district meetings in March and April. Your input could shape how the city transitions to sustainable heating.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| City | The Hague |
| Goal | Phase out natural gas by 2050, switch to clean energy for heating and cooking |
| Meeting Dates | 25 March – 15 April 2026 |
| Districts Covered | Scheveningen, Haagse Hout, Loosduinen, Centrum, Laak, Escamp, Segbroek, Leidschenveen-Ypenburg |
| Meeting Duration | 5:30 PM – 8:15 PM (Laak: 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM) |
| Registration & Info | Haagse warmte webpage |
| Topics Discussed | Heating methods, subsidies, energy coaching |
The Municipality of The Hague is responsible for implementing national and local climate policies, including the transition to sustainable energy. These district meetings are part of their effort to engage residents in shaping the city’s energy future.
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Have your say on heating without natural gas, what do you think?
What do you think of the plans for heating without natural gas in The Hague? Come to a meeting in your district in March or April 2026. And share your opinion. Do you think it’s a good idea? Or are you worried?
Just like the rest of the Netherlands, The Hague is phasing out natural gas. By 2050, the city will use only clean energy for heating, hot water, and cooking. The municipality is making plans for this and would like to discuss them with residents.
During the district meetings ‘Haagse warmte’ (The Hague heat), the municipality will briefly explain the plans. You can share your wishes, concerns, and ideas. You can also ask questions about other heating methods and subsidies. And find out what an energy coach can do for you.
Enjoyable
The meetings are informal and open to everyone. We start the meetings with a meal. Would you like to join? Then please register.
Registration
Each meeting starts at 5:30 PM and lasts until 8:15 PM. Only in Laak, the meeting starts at 6:15 PM and lasts until 9:00 PM. Check the times, locations, and registration on the webpage Haagse warmte, end link.
Attend the meeting in your district
- 25 March – Scheveningen, location: Muzee, Neptunusstraat 90-92
- 30 March – Haagse Hout, location: Podium Noord, Diamanthorst 183
- 31 March – Loosduinen, location: Henneberg, Tramstraat 15
- 1 April – Centrum, location: Willibrordusklooster, Oude Molstraat 35
- 2 April – Laak, location: Vadercentrum, Jonckbloetplein 24
- 7 April – Escamp, location: Theater Dakota, Zuidlarenstraat 57
- 8 April – Escamp, location: Wijkhuis De Ontmoeting, Escamplaan 55
- 9 April – Segbroek, location: Dienstencentrum, Copernicus, Daguerrestraat 16
- 14 April – Centrum, location: Juliana Plaza, Schalk Burgerstraat 217
- 15 April – Leidschenveen-Ypenburg, location: kerk De Toevlucht, Laan van Hoornwijck 140