DoeGewoonWatt

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DoeGewoonWatt is a co-op headquartered in Oude IJsselstreek, Netherlands with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Energy Storage.

DoeGewoonWatt is a burgerinitiatief (citizen initiative) and energy cooperative based in the municipality of Oude IJsselstreek in the Netherlands. The organization serves as a bridge between local residents, municipal government, and the energy transition, facilitating community-driven renewable energy projects. The cooperative operates through a Steering Committee and coordinates with 22 affiliated neighborhood associations and interest groups across the municipality. Key focus areas include rooftop solar installations (zonnedaken) on community buildings, wind energy development with strong local participation requirements, energy storage solutions, and comprehensive education and outreach. Major projects in preparation include solar installations on the CIVON building at the DRU site in Ulft, a business facility roof in Netterden, the De Paasberg swimming pool in Terborg, and the RKV Het Anker club building in Ulft. The cooperative emphasizes transparent processes, community involvement from project inception, fair distribution of benefits and burdens, local ownership (minimum 50% for wind projects), and landscape integration. DoeGewoonWatt has formalized cooperation agreements with the municipality and maintains regular consultation (every 6 weeks). The organization advocates for small-scale, locally-controlled renewable projects rather than large industrial installations, and promotes energy conservation, building insulation, and heat pump adoption alongside renewable generation to support the municipality's 2030 energy neutrality goal.

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