haarlemNov 5, 2026, 12:00

What does natural gas-free mean for my address?

Haarlem aims to be natural gas-free by 2040 and has introduced an online address checker to help residents identify when their neighborhood is scheduled for the transition. This tool provides information on planned heat solutions and timelines for local heat plans, ensuring residents have ample preparation time.

The municipality of Haarlem has announced plans to become natural gas-free by 2040. To assist residents and business owners in this transition, the city has launched an online address checker tool that provides specific information regarding neighborhood heat plans and alternative energy solutions, such as heat pumps or heat networks. While the transition will occur in phases, the city emphasizes that residents do not need to disconnect from the gas grid immediately. Each neighborhood will develop a customized heat plan in collaboration with local stakeholders, a process expected to take approximately two years. Following the completion of these neighborhood plans, residents will be provided with sufficient time and information to prepare their properties for the switch away from natural gas. The city encourages all owners and tenants to use the online tool to see when their area is scheduled for planning and to receive advice on energy-saving measures that can be implemented now.

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Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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