Making your association more sustainable

In an Owners' Association (VvE) you are jointly responsible for maintenance and sustainability of the building. A sustainable building has great advantages: a low energy bill, more comfort, a higher home value. Moreover, the building is ready for a sustainable way of heating. Individual residents can also start taking small, low-threshold energy-saving measures themselves.

Small energy-saving measures

In an owner-occupied association, you can often achieve great savings with small steps. This may involve interventions in communal areas, but also measures in your own home. Examples include applying radiator foil, pipe insulation, a water-saving shower head and LED lighting. If you add up all these measures, it will save a lot on your energy bill. For savings tips, check out the Sustainable Building Counter website or Milieucentraal.

Making an association more sustainable

Do you live in an apartment with an Owners' Association (VvE)? Then you consult with other residents about joint sustainable measures. This does not always make saving energy easy, because in an association you have to deal with many different opinions. Therefore, before you start preserving your home, make a plan with clear goals that everyone agrees on. Major decisions, such as solar panels and insulation, are subject to a vote. So you need a majority. Therefore, involve everyone in the process and Health knowledge and support.

Do you live in an apartment complex and thus have to deal with an OvE? Even then, insulating is a great step to become more sustainable. It is convenient and often mandatory to work together. Talk to each other and thank what the various apartments need. Who knows, you may catch economies of scale. On the website of the Sustainable Building Counter you can find more information about making VvEs more sustainable.

Financing options

There are several schemes for VvEs to finance sustainability. View the energy subsidy guide for more information.

Charging poles

More and more VvE residents want a charging point in their parking lot. As a VvE, you can ask grant for an expert opinion. This way you will learn more about the best location, the most suitable charging point and a fair distribution of costs. If you want to have a charging point in your own parking space, you need permission from the general membership meeting of your VvE. A VvE may impose Requirements on the placement. If the VvE Model Regulations 2017 (Article 28.3) apply, a notification that you have a charging station is sufficient. However, this must meet a number of Requirements : a licensed installer will install the charging point and you can show a certificate or warranty document afterwards. Also, the building insurer must give permission. On vveladen.nl(external link) you will find a comprehensive brochure complete with roadmap and toolkit.