Continuing with the energy transition, despite the connection freeze!

On July 1, 2026, a connection freeze will take effect in the provinces of Flevoland, Utrecht, and Gelderland. This is bad news for the energy transition in which heating homes without natural gas is being replaced by a much larger demand for electricity. Larger electricity capacities can no longer be requested for homes and businesses. This seems like a showstopper, but it doesn't have to be. Nevertheless, there is a solution to continue the energy transition within this connection freeze. Below, we explain how this works.

Data-driven energy transition
The combination of available heat data per home and the available building area per home makes it possible to accurately estimate the future peak heat demand in the neighborhood. This provides the basis for calculating the maximum amount of electricity needed to heat all homes in the neighborhood without natural gas.

Costs also in focus
In addition, you also know the insulation costs per home to achieve shell label B. Improving the insulation value of the facade means a reduction in heat demand of between 10 and 40% per home.

Many more solar panels needed
By installing as many solar panels as possible, with electricity surpluses stored locally in thermal batteries and accumulators, you can still heat homes without natural gas in areas where the connection freeze will apply.

New integrated software helps
Installing new energy management systems (EMS) in homes also results in a 20% reduction in home heat demand.

The moment
Now is the moment to implement integrated solutions that will make it possible to continue the energy transition in Flevoland, Utrecht, and Gelderland during the connection freeze, which will last until at least 2033. Together, we make the energy transition possible—even during the connection freeze!

Would you like to know more about smart, data-driven solutions?

Please contact Aart van der Vlist, aart@sblc.nl