Tilburg residents shape fair energy transition with 18 key recommendations
Residents of Tilburg have directly influenced how the city approaches its energy transition, ensuring fairness and inclusivity. The municipal council will soon decide on 18 recommendations, covering affordability, transparency, and participation for all citizens.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of recommendations | 18 |
| Focus areas | Affordability, transparency, resident involvement, youth, vulnerable groups |
| Meetings held | 5 |
| Decision timeline | Expected before summer 2026 |
| Source of recommendations | Tilburg Council (citizen advisory body) |
| Next step | Municipal council to review and decide on adoption |
The Tilburg municipal executive board oversees local policy implementation, including the energy transition. It collaborates with citizen advisory bodies like the Tilburg Council to ensure resident input shapes decisions, balancing efficiency with inclusivity.
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Tilburg Council: Working together for a fair energy transition
On December 13, 2025, the first Tilburg Council presented its recommendations to the municipal executive board. The Tilburg Council formulated no fewer than 18 recommendations on how to shape the energy transition in a fairer way.
To do this, they held five meetings where they exchanged experiences and opinions, and sought connections with one another.
The municipal executive board has now submitted a proposal to the municipal council on how to address the recommendations. The board proposes to adopt or further investigate almost all of the recommendations. The recommendations can be found at denkmee.tilburg.nl.
The final report
The recommendations of the Tilburg Council are set out in a final report. The recommendations include reliable and understandable information about the energy transition, properly involving residents in plans for insulation and sustainability, the role of businesses and government in the energy transition, and ensuring that everyone can participate in the energy transition, with special attention for young people and people with financial and/or psychological issues.
Methodology
The final report also includes the methodology and (participant) evaluation of the Tilburg Council. The final report is also available at denkmee.tilburg.nl.
The next steps
The municipal council will now consider the board's proposal. The expectation is that the municipal council will make a decision on the proposal before the summer of 2026.