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Three-circuit 380 kV double pylon of the Geertruidenberg–Eindhoven power line; west of Vloeiveldweg, Tilburg The total electricity consumption of the Netherlands in 2021 was 117 terawatt-hours (TWh). The consumption grew from 7 TWh in 1950 by an average of 4.5% per year.

As of 2021, Netherlands’ main resources for electricity are fossil fuels, such as natural gas and coal, In 2021, fossil fuels accounted for about 62% of the produced electricity. Renewable energy sources, such as biomass, wind power, and solar power, produce 38% of the total electricity. One nuclear plant in the Netherlands, in Borssele, is responsible for about 3% of total generation.

The majority of the electricity, more than 75%, is produced centrally by thermal and nuclear units. From 2005 to 2008, the Netherlands imported 13–15% of its electricity. After 2008, however, the share of imported electricity went down drastically; in 2009, the Netherlands became a net exporter of electricity.

1. Then, in 2011, the import balance increased again sharply.
2. This development continued in 2012 and 2013.
3. From 56.1 PJ in 2010 to almost twice the amount in 2015: 110.7 PJ.
4. The cause of the increase in electricity imports has to do with the development of energy prices.
5. The price of natural gas rose sharply in 2011 and 2012, while the price of coal rose again in 2011 but fell sharply in 2012 and 2013.

Additionally, the supply of cheap electricity in neighboring countries rose relatively strongly, which made imports more attractive. Before 1998, utilities were allowed to own an electricity network and sell the electricity simultaneously, which gave companies that owned the network unfair advantages over companies that were only active in the retail sale of electricity.

• This prompted a restructuring of the electricity sector in the Netherlands with the introduction of the Electricity Act in 1998.
• This Act demanded the decoupling of utilities and electricity supply.
• The generation and retail of electricity in the Netherlands were liberalized.
• However, the transmission and distribution were and are still centralized and operated by the system operator and the utilities.

The system operator and utilities have a monopoly position in the energy market. Therefore, these parties have to be regulated to guarantee the rights of consumers and businesses in the electricity sector. The Authority for Consumers and Markets was founded to this end in 2013.

Where does the Netherlands rank in quality of life?

The Netherlands ranks top for quality of life in 2023 Image from Dana Marin via Unsplash Published on 30 January 2023 at 16:00 According to the most recent findings from Numbeo, the Netherlands ranks #1 for quality of life based on several factors including cost of living, crime rates, healthcare, commute times, and environmental pollution. Denmark and Switzerland came in second and third respectively, rounding out the top 3.

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How much does it cost to have electric in the Netherlands?

Electricity: € 0,40 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Gas: € 1,45 per cubic meter (m3)

Is water free in the Netherlands?

Tap water is usually free. It just isn’t served automatically as it is in the US. And it’s not just Europe. You have to ask for water in most of Asia.