Dutch towns launch citizen consultations on sustainable heating

The municipality of Bronckhorst has opened a digital consultation inviting residents aged 18 and older to share opinions on the transition to sustainable, gas‑free heating. The questionnaire, part of the ten‑year Warmte‑/Koudeprogramma, runs until 16 June and includes a prize draw for ten €50 vouchers. Assistance is offered at local venues in Hengelo and Hummelo for those needing help completing the survey.

In a related discussion on the radio programme Rondom Lekstroom, Buurtwarmte Houten representative Mick Zwart explained how neighbourhood‑level initiatives give residents direct influence over the energy transition in their district. The segment highlighted the growing focus on community‑driven solutions for decarbonising Dutch housing.

Both initiatives reflect a broader push in the Netherlands to involve citizens in planning for a future without natural gas for heating, hot water and cooking.