Over 165,000 Apply for Temporary Energy Emergency Fund Support

This article was last updated on May 5, 2023

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Temporary Energy Emergency Fund receives more than 165,000 applications for support

The Temporary Energy Emergency Fund has received a total of more than 165,000 applications for energy support. The fund was available for a week longer because so many people applied just before the deadline.

Emergency Fund to Alleviate Energy Concerns

The Temporary Energy Emergency Fund is intended for people who spend a large part of their income on energy bills. Last week, the fund received more than eighteen thousand applications in two days. That is why the fund decided to stay open longer. That turned out to be a golden move. In the past ten days, people made more than 60,000 requests.

On Friday at noon, the emergency fund really closed for new applications. The fund has now approved 56,000 applications. Some of the applications are still being processed. With an approved application, people receive an average of 150 euros per month in support.

Lodewijk Asscher, quartermaster of the Temporary Emergency Fund Energy, is pleased that the Emergency Fund contributes to alleviating energy concerns. “Stress about high energy costs has a huge impact on your life,” he says.

Collaboration of Energy Companies and Government

The fund is a collaboration between various energy companies and the government. The government will contribute a maximum of 25 million euros. Energy companies such as Eneco, Essent, Greenchoice and Vattenfall also do this together.

Conclusion

The Temporary Energy Emergency Fund has been a great help in alleviating the energy concerns of many Dutch households. With more than 165,000 applications received, it is evident that many people are struggling to keep up with their energy bills. The government and energy companies’ collaboration in providing support helped ease the burden of many households during these challenging times.