The Netherlands: Carbon Experts - Holland Financial Center

Examples of interesting projects are:1. Amsterdam Houthavens: a climate neutral newneighbourhood2. Amsterdam Electric: action plan for an increase in the use ofelectrical vehicles (car, bike, boat)3. Amsterdam Nieuw West: Smart Grid in a social housing area,connecting 6,000 units; with projects on monitoring, localenergy production and energy effi ciencyReiniera van Pallandt, Financial Sector Advisorpallandt@ez.amsterdam.nlCity of The HagueSpui 70, 2500 DP The HagueT +31 (0)70 353 30 00www.denhaag.nlThe city of The Hague wishes to be a climate-neutral city whereall energy needs are met in a sustainable way. This is our goalfor 2040. To achieve it, CO 2 emissions generated by the use ofelectricity, gas, heating systems, cooling systems and transportmust be reduced to zero.We are focusing on seven key-areas:– energy saving– geothermal heat pumps– solar energy, wind energy– geothermal district heating– expanding district heating networks– biomassHow we intend to achieve our goal:– Clearing the way for new technologies; remove obstaclesin the use of sustainable energy sources, research intechnologies aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions.– Expanding district heating networks and Geothermal districtheating.– Accessible information: a sustainable centre is being setup that will provide information about energy-effi ciencymeasures and the benefi ts of saving energy.28