Sustainable heating
A warm home without natural gas
Ready to say goodbye to natural gas? Good news: there are increasingly better and more affordable alternatives. The first step is always insulation. The better your home is insulated, the more you’ll benefit from a sustainable heating system. Not insulated yet? Then start there first.
The (hybrid) heat pump: smart and sustainable
Most homes are still heated with a natural gas boiler. A heat pump is the sustainable alternative: heating without natural gas. Not quite ready to make the full switch? Then a hybrid heat pump is a smart interim solution—it works in conjunction with your existing boiler and already uses much less natural gas.
Do you have a well-insulated home or a new construction? Choose a fully electric heat pump. Do you have a home that’s not as well-insulated? A hybrid heat pump will provide immediate benefits.
No requirement to phase out natural gas until 2030
You have time. Until 2030, no one in Wassenaar is required to switch away from natural gas. The municipality is currently focusing primarily on insulation, energy conservation, and smart systems such as hybrid heat pumps. Check out the options for your neighborhood on the Sustainable Heat Map for Wassenaar. An update with the latest insights on technologies and costs will be released in 2026.
Free, personalized advice
Not sure what the best choice is for your home? Energieloketten provides free, independent advice, funded by the municipality. Call 070 – 208 30 37 or visit www.enerigieloketten.nl.
Grant Available
Through the national ISDE grant, you can receive a rebate on a heat pump, solar water heater, or insulation measures. For current amounts, visit the Rijksoverheid’s website at .