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Free Energy Coach

Free Energy Coach

An Energy Coach will visit you free of charge to see together where you can save energy. It doesn't matter whether you rent or buy your home. This is how you lower your energy bill. Sign up and make an appointment!

We pay more and more for gas, electricity and water. Using less of these will save you energy and money. The municipality can help you with this. The free energy coach will give you advice.

What does an energy coach do?

An Energy Coach helps you with small savings tips without remodeling. The Energy Coach comes to your home and together you look at your energy use and what you can save on. They can also help with installing free radiator foil, for example. This allows you to heat your home more economically. And thus you save energy and money.  

What does a free visit from the Energy Coach look like?  

  • Appointment at your home
    The Energy Coach will visit you at a time that is convenient for you. During the visit, the coach will bring energy-saving products, such as draft strips, LED lights, radiator foil or a water-saving shower head.
  • Introduction and tour of your home
    The Energy Coach asks questions about your home and energy use. Then the coach will walk around the house with you to see where you can save energy.
  • Get started right away
    Where possible, the Energy Coach immediately installs some products and explains how to use them. That way you will see immediate results on your energy bill.  
  • Follow-up appointment possible
    Is more needed or would you like additional advice? Then a follow-up appointment can be scheduled. 

When to get a free energy coach?

For renters and homeowners

  • Want a lower energy bill?
  • Do you want to get started with sustainability?
  • Do you want to contribute to the environment?
  • Do you want higher living comfort?

Meet energy coach Jarno

In Tytsjerksteradiel, energy coach Jarno Steringa works daily to help residents get a grip on their energy bills. With practical advice, a listening ear and concrete tools, he shows that becoming more sustainable does not have to be complicated. 

Read the interview with Jarno

Difference between energy coach and energy consultant

The Energy Coach:

  • is free for you;
  • provides tips and advice on how to save energy;
  • explains feed-in, costs, yields and operation of solar panels;
  • looks over your energy supplier's financial statements with you and can help you switch;
  • helps set the central heating or other settings to heat and ventilate your home;
  • looks at various grants with you;
  • may visit you a2nd or3rd time after the 1st visit if you wish.

The Energy Advisor:

  • costs approximately €250. Residents in Tytsjerksteradiel pay only a co-payment of €35;
  • creates a handy report with a roadmap to an energy-neutral home;
  • Has a construction engineering background;
  • provides advice on how to get your home a better energy label or how to make your home more energy neutral;
  • gives advice on solar panels, heat pumps or insulation.

Want to know more about the energy advisor? Then check out the The Energy Advisor page.