Heerde Energiek

About

Heerde Energiek is a co-op headquartered in Heerde, Netherlands with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Solar.

Heerde Energiek is a grassroots energy cooperative established by volunteers in the municipality of Heerde to accelerate the energy transition and make renewable electricity accessible to all residents. The organization develops solar projects on large roofs, provides free energy coaching services to help residents reduce consumption and improve home efficiency, and shares financial returns from renewable projects with the community. Key initiatives include the Heerde op Rozen-I solar project with 905 panels completed in 2019-2020, and a virtual power plant project in collaboration with partners in Ireland and Belgium. The cooperative offers membership for €15 annually, giving members voting rights and priority access to renewable projects. Energy coaches provide free home consultations with thermal imaging to identify heat loss, recommend energy-saving measures, and assist with subsidies. The organization also trains green coaches to help residents improve gardens and balconies sustainably.

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