There will be a price cap for energy from 1 January 2023. This means that Dutch residents are going to pay a maximum amount for:
Please note: If you use more than the above maximum amounts, you will pay the rates stated in your energy contract for each kWh or m3. It will be a good idea for everyone to check their current energy contract again. It might still be worth switching.
The energy tax for electricity will double next year and for gas you will soon pay 10 cents extra per cubic meter used. The energy tax is there to encourage people to save energy. After all, you pay tax on the energy you actually use. And vice versa: you do not pay tax of electricity, gas and or heat that you do not consume.
From 1 July to 31 December 2022, the low VAT rate on energy (natural gas, electricity and district heating) of 9% applies. The lower VAT rate applies to all components of the energy bill that are related to the supply of energy. For example, also administration and network management costs. The VAT on all energy costs will increase to 21% in 2023. This means that the entire energy bill will become more expensive next year, because VAT will be charged on all costs.
The energy tax reduction will be reduced as of 1 January 2023. The energy tax reduction for 2023 amounts to € 596,85. In 2022 this was an average of €784. That saves you an average of more than 15 euros per month. Unfortunately, the price ceiling has no effect on this, because you receive the tax credit regardless of your energy consumption.
Almost all energy companies are increasing their fixed supply costs. You will pay about 1 to 2 euros per month more next year.
In 2022, a household paid an average of 397 euros in energy transport costs, which will rise to 513 euros in 2023 (including VAT). Grid operators may only charge 73 euros for the energy meter. This means a monthly increase of around 10 euros. The transport costs for electricity and gas are going up because of the higher VAT and an increase in energy prices
Would you like to know more about the Dutch energy market? Then check our page about utilities.
