Netherlands summary
Strong historic gas dependency with rapid growth in hybrid and all-electric heat pump pathways.
The Netherlands has a mild maritime climate, but building age, insulation, and gas dependence strongly affect running cost comparisons.
Gas replacement and hybrid systems are common planning topics, with insulation and low-temperature emitters important.
Typical heating context
- Gas boilers
- Hybrid heat pumps
- All-electric heat pumps
- District heating
Energy cost assumptions (planning ranges)
- Electricity: EUR 0.22-0.35 per kWh
- Gas: EUR 0.09-0.16 per kWh
- Heating oil: Oil heating is limited nationally; where used, ~EUR 0.08-0.13 per kWh equivalent
Taxes and policy changes around gas can move the electricity-to-gas ratio quickly.
Grant and support schemes
ISDE heat pump subsidy often ranges from low thousands to several thousand EUR depending on technology and rated performance
ISDE support may apply to eligible heat pumps and insulation measures, subject to current RVO rules.
Heat pump suitability notes
Hybrid systems can be a transition strategy in older radiator-based homes not yet ready for full electrification.
Worked example (illustrative)
At EUR 0.28/kWh electricity and EUR 0.12/kWh gas, SCOP 3.5 gives heat at ~EUR 0.08/kWh versus ~EUR 0.13/kWh from a 90% gas boiler fuel basis.