A good preparation is essential for the DUMAVA subsidy
DUMAVA 2025 is an opportunity for structural sustainability improvements to healthcare real estate.But only for those who start on time. The DUMAVA subsidy enables social organizations to accelerate the sustainability of their real estate. For healthcare institutions, this means investing with government support in measures that contribute to lower energy costs, CO₂ reduction and future-proofing. […]
Dynamic energy prices: Are they suitable for budget-driven organizations?
The energy market is constantly evolving and there are various ways to purchase energy. Recently, there have been more and more providers of dynamic energy contracts. Are these also interesting for budget-driven organizations? The alternative is to work with a long-term click strategy, where you spread the purchasing risk over a period of several years. […]
Subsidized sustainable real estate: the second DUMAVA round is coming
The DUMAVA subsidy scheme was launched last autumn. Expectations were high, but they were still exceeded. Reason for the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) to bring forward the next application round. “That gives a second chance to everyone who missed the boat the first time!” However, it is expected that not all applicants will have funding […]
Energy Trends: What CFOs and Directors Need to Know About Energy Purchasing
What is a good strategy for energy purchasing in these turbulent times? And what about the new Energy Act, the problem of non-synchronization, grid congestion and solar panels? These are questions that both real estate and purchasing departments, as well as directors, are struggling with. Time for PowerQ director Loek Hulsbergen to shed some (sun)light […]
Will all solar panels be circular in the future?
It is undeniable that solar panels are indispensable in the energy transition. Generating solar power helps reduce CO2 emissions. However, the production of solar panels also needs to improve. The National Circular Economy Program (NPCE) must ensure that in the future we will only use circular solar panels to obtain our solar energy. Earlier this […]
Falling energy prices: why we shouldn’t celebrate too soon
The news of falling energy prices is bringing a sigh of relief to the Netherlands. Could the end of the energy crisis be in sight? But if you zoom in on the situation, you will see that we are not out of trouble yet. Time for a sustainable strategy! In recent weeks, many large companies […]