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Average gas consumption for Haarlem residents remains stable, but these homes used more

Average gas consumption in Haarlem has stabilized, though semi-detached households have seen a recent increase in their usage. While many residents have adopted energy-efficient measures like heat pumps, experts warn that the potential for further broad reductions is reaching its limit.

Average gas consumption for residents in Haarlem remained steady last year at 800 cubic meters, mirroring the figures from 2024. While the national trend of sharp reductions in gas usage has leveled off, specific housing types like semi-detached homes experienced an increase in consumption. Experts suggest that the potential for further significant conservation is limited, noting that residents have already heavily insulated their homes and transitioned to alternatives like heat pumps, with 432 households in the municipality disconnecting from the gas grid in the previous year alone.

Disparities in consumption remain significant across different neighborhoods, ranging from 1,660 cubic meters in Zuiderhout to 220 cubic meters in Romolenpolder-oost, largely due to variations in building age, insulation quality, and access to district heating networks. Meanwhile, approximately 4,800 households are reportedly facing energy poverty, raising concerns about residents struggling to maintain adequate heating. Additionally, net electricity consumption in the city saw a slight decrease from 1,880 to 1,850 kilowatt-hours per household.

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