Fall of Dutch government causes major frustration in energy sector
The fall of the government is causing considerable frustration in the energy sector. Grid problems and climate targets require swift action.
Published on June 4, 2025
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The fall of the government is causing considerable frustration in the energy sector. Grid problems and climate targets require swift action, but a caretaker government is virtually incapable of making decisions.
Companies, households, and energy communities need consistent, long-term policy to continue investing in clean energy and energy savings. According to recent research by ING, two-thirds of companies want to accelerate their investments in sustainability by 2025.
'We should have picked up the pace'
With the fall of the cabinet, consistent policy may be jeopardized. Energie-Nederland is disappointed. “We should have picked up the pace,” they write in a response. The industry association calls on the House of Representatives not to sit on its hands until the elections, but to continue to address the issues that are essential for the energy transition. If these issues are put on hold for another year, the transition, the security of energy supply, and affordability for households and businesses will be unnecessarily further compromised.
'Don't let the Netherlands become a ‘No-land,’ where big issues get stuck'
The NVDE, the trade association for sustainable energy, also responded to the political chaos. Chairman Olof van der Gaag: ‘Don't let the Netherlands become a “No-land,” where big issues get bogged down. To move forward, we need a lot of “yeses”: concrete and practical measures for the energy transition, for example.’
Examples of crucial processes that must continue, says NVDE, are the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and the Collective Heating Act. The energy directive sets ambitious targets for increasing the share of renewable energy in European member states, which is essential for achieving climate goals. The Collective Heating Act provides a legal basis for making district heating systems more sustainable, which is necessary for an efficient and affordable energy transition. Both are indispensable for a future-proof energy supply.
