The Main Government Grant for Green Investments
The ISDE (Investeringssubsidie duurzame energie en energiebesparing) is the current, primary national subsidy program from the Dutch government for making properties more sustainable. It provides a direct financial reimbursement to property owners after they have made a qualifying investment in energy-saving measures. This subsidy is a key tool in the government's strategy to stimulate the energy transition in the built environment.
For Owners, Not Tenants
It is crucial for tenants to understand that the ISDE subsidy is exclusively for the owner of the property. A tenant cannot apply for it. The program is designed to lower the financial barrier for landlords and homeowners to make significant capital investments in their properties.
What Does the ISDE Subsidize?
The ISDE scheme provides grants for a specific list of measures, including:
- High-performance insulation: For the roof, walls, floor, and windows (HR++ or triple glass).
- Heat pumps: For replacing or supplementing a traditional gas boiler.
- Solar boilers: For heating water with solar energy.
- Connection to a district heating network.
For a tenant, the existence of the ISDE is a powerful argument to use when trying to persuade a landlord to improve a poorly insulated or inefficiently heated property. The tenant can point out that a significant portion of the investment cost would be covered by this government grant, making it a more financially sound decision for the landlord.