Board Statement on Electrical Connections
Why is prioritization necessary?
In the Netherlands, the power grid is overloaded in many places (grid congestion). The government wants to ensure that critical infrastructure receives priority access to power. For this reason, new and higher-capacity connections are placed on a waiting list. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) gives priority to certain functions, which are placed higher on the waiting list.
By submitting a management statement, you demonstrate that your project falls under a priority category.
Which projects are eligible for priority?
There are three functions that are given priority:
- Congestion-Relief Projects: Projects that provide grid flexibility or enable energy storage, thereby immediately creating more capacity on the power grid for you and others
- Safety: Organizations that are essential to national and public safety, such as hospitals, drinking water systems, the military, and emergency call centers
- Basic Needs: Basic social services such as housing, education, and public transportation
Statement from the Board
Do you need a statement from the municipality to request priority for a new electricity connection? You’ll find the application form below. Please fill out the form only if your utility provider or the municipality West Maas en Waal has asked you to do so.
If the municipality applies for priority status on your behalf, you will need:
- A Statement from the Board
- A civil agreement
- Or a copy of the agreement between the municipality and the developer setting forth the terms regarding housing needs
- Or a copy of a “ environmental plan ” (residential development plan) stating that residential construction is planned for the site.
If you request priority from the grid operator, you will need the following:
- A Statement from the Board
- Extract from the Chamber of Commerce
- Copy of the environmental permit
What do you need to fill out the form?
- Full name and Chamber of Commerce number
- Address of the location/where the connection is to be installed
- EAN code or file number from your utility provider (if known)
- What is the exact purpose of the project?
- Why does the project fall under the role described above?
- Why is the connection necessary, and why can't the feature work without it?
- What evidence is there that you will actually use the connection?
- Are there any Inseparably Linked Activities, and why are they necessary for the primary function?
- Are there any shared facilities, such as an elevator, a central bike parking area, etc., and why are they necessary?
Do you have a question?
Please send it to energie@westmaasenwaal.nl. We'd be happy to help you.