Netherlands Introduces €150 Million Electricity Support for Industry

On 3 November, the Dutch government announced an additional €150 million for industrial companies in 2027 to help compensate for high electricity costs. The planned support rises to €345 million in 2028 and €495 million annually from 2029 through 2035. Beneficiary companies must invest at least half of the support they receive in sustainability improvements. The policy creates opportunities in industrial strategy, public funding applications and energy-efficiency planning. HPC can support policy research, funding assessments and project advisory.