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Heat transition
Heat networks, heat zones, collective heat legislation and the coordinating role of municipalities.
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The designation power in practice: six principles for stakeholder management under the Wgiw
From 1 July 2026 a Dutch municipality may require a neighbourhood to abandon natural gas. That shifts the heat transition from persuasion to designation, and turns public support from a soft ambition into a legal precondition. A practical guide in six principles.
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Heat zones, authority and participation: what the Collective Heat Act demands from municipalities and environmental managers
Since 1 January 2026, municipalities direct district heating networks in the Netherlands. They designate heat zones, select heat companies and safeguard affordability. But how do you ensure residents aren't presented with a fait accompli? A practical guide for stakeholder and environmental managers implementing the Collective Heat Act.
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