What are ERE certificates?

The energy transition and your role

The Netherlands is working hard to decarbonise transport. Anyone who charges an electric car at home saves CO₂ compared to fossil fuels. Since 2026, that saving is worth money thanks to ERE certificates.

What is an ERE certificate?

ERE stands for emissiereductie-eenheid (emission reduction unit). These are certificates that demonstrate how much CO₂ has been saved by using sustainable energy for transport. The system was set up by the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) and launched on 1 January 2026.

The goal is to decarbonise transport. The certificates are paid for by oil companies that sell fossil fuels. For every litre of fuel they must surrender EREs. That money goes to the electric driver who charges at home.

Why do ERE certificates have value?

Fuel suppliers are legally required to surrender EREs for every litre of fossil fuel they bring to market. They can purchase these certificates from parties that achieve CO₂ savings — such as EV drivers who charge at home.

This creates a market for ERE certificates. If you charge your electric car at home, you generate these certificates — and they are worth money.

Who qualifies?

To generate ERE certificates you need:

• An electric car (fully electric or plug-in hybrid)
• Your own charging point with a certified MID meter — the MID meter must be built into the charging unit itself (a separate meter in the fuse box does not count)

You must submit an annual report of the number of kWh charged (automatically or via a photo). Owners' associations can also participate, provided the charging point has a MID meter. Not sure if your charging point qualifies? Check with your supplier.

How much can you earn?

The earnings depend on the number of kWh you charge per year and the market price of ERE certificates. As an individual you can expect approximately € 0.12 per kWh charged gross (net after commission approx. € 0.10/kWh). At an average charging consumption of 6,000 kWh per year (approximately 30,000 km of driving) that is about € 583,20 per year.

For businesses with multiple charging points the earnings can add up significantly. With solar panels the return is more than twice as high, because solar energy counts fully as renewable in the ERE calculation.

The compensation goes to the holder of the electricity connection contract. Want to know what your situation yields? Use our calculator for a personal estimate.

How does registration work?

To generate ERE certificates, your charging point must be registered with an ERE registration service provider. As your service provider we take care of everything:

1. You register via our registration form
2. We collect the necessary data and submit the registration
3. Once approved, your charging sessions are automatically tracked
4. The generated certificates are traded and the proceeds are paid out to you

Registration must be completed by May at the latest. There is no maximum number of participants and the compensation applies retroactively from 1 January 2026.

Status of the legislation

The ERE scheme is based on the European RED III directive. The implementing legislation was adopted by both the Dutch House of Representatives (October 2025) and the Senate (31 March 2026). The law is now awaiting Royal Assent and publication in the Official Gazette. You can register now — the compensation applies retroactively. There is no maximum number of participants.