Dutch Energy Poverty Persists Despite Improvements | Amsterdam News

Energy poverty in the Netherlands hit a worrying plateau last year, affecting 503,000 households—6% of the population, unchanged from the previous year. Despite a dip in 2023 thanks to government intervention, the crisis is resurging, with households now averaging a 624-euro shortfall to escape poverty. Fixing the problem would require 256 million euros. Energy bills rose for all, but those in poverty are paying over 11% of their income on energy—double the national average. While poor insulation is no longer the main culprit, income inequality is driving the crisis, especially in urban centers like Groningen and Limburg, and among homeowners with inefficient homes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/812142b47b85c924