Stedin: still too many new gas houses | inside

"It can not be said that millions are invested in transforming natural gas into existing homes, while gas-fired homes are under construction," said David Peters of Stedin. July 2018, an application for an environmental permit was requested, it can still be heated with natural gas. These licenses are valid indefinitely. It is not known how many houses can still be built with gas. "It may be several years before 100% of the new building is built to be sustainable," says Peters.

The Network Manager has agreements with municipalities and provinces to bind natural gas. "There is still a lot to be done," said Peters.

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New requests have been made since July. new house without natural gas that with. In 2017, only 36% were delivered without natural gas. Spijkenisse (100%), followed by Wijk bij Duurstede (97%) and Rotterdam (93%). In Zuid-Holland and Utrecht, 56% of all new construction projects no longer require a gas connection. Please fill again.

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