Saving and paying for energy

We give you simple tips to save on gas and electricity. Tips that cost little or no money, but significantly reduce your energy bill. Save on energy costs?

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Do you want to get started in your owner-occupied or rental home? See what you can do, which grants and loans are available and how we can help you.

Free Energy box
Curious about what you can save? Then make an appointment with an energy coach. The energy coach comes to your home and gives free tips on how to use less electricity and gas. You will also receive an Energy Box as a gift, containing LED lamps and a draft strip, among other things.

Make an appointment with the energy coach

For homeowners
Insulating, installing solar panels, installing a heat pump: what is the right solution for your living situation? An energy advisor tells you what you can do to make your home more energy efficient and gives you useful tips. As a resident of the municipality of Tilburg, you receive a discount on independent energy advice.

Make an appointment with the energy advisor 

Do you want to insulate your home to save on energy costs? Just don't know how to handle and pay for this? The Climate handymen will visit you free of charge to see together what needs to be done and whether they can help you. They also make a plan with calculations of what the materials will cost approximately. Can't pay for this yourself? Then these costs are paid with a subsidy from the municipality. Therefore it costs you nothing. The Climate handymen also install the insulation. They come to your house for free.

Make an appointment with the Climate handymen

Are you experiencing financial difficulties due to high energy costs? You may be able to receive support for part of your energy bill from the Energy Emergency Fund. The emergency fund is available to households with a low to middle income.

Emergency Energy Fund opens April 22 (or shortly thereafter)

The emergency fund looks at how high the bill for gas, heat and electricity is. And at the income of all persons aged 18 or older in your household. If the difference is too great, the energy supplier will reduce part of the energy bill for a period of six months. Households with a block connection may also apply this year.

Requirements

• Gross income is lower than:
  • €3,400 per month (single)
  • €4,740 per month (living together)
  • This amount includes 8% holiday pay.
• Energy costs exceed 8 to 10% of gross income.

Quickly check whether you meet the conditions: https://situatiecheck.noodfondsenergie.nlApplications can be made via www.noodfondsenergie.nl or download the app on your phone.

Need extra help with your energy bill?

Are you not getting any or insufficient help from the Emergency Energy Fund? And are you getting into financial trouble because of the high energy bill? Perhaps the Tilburg Support Fund can help you. For more information, go to Customised solution for high energy bills ContourdeTwern

Ask for help if you can't pay your energy bill. For example, by making a payment arrangement with the energy company, or by contacting debt counseling.