Emission reduction units (ERE) are an underestimated revenue source for VvEs with a charging facility. Every kWh charged generates income, provided it is properly registered.
What are ERE certificates?
Emission reduction units (ERE, Emissiereductie-eenheden in Dutch) are certificates that the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) awards for every kWh delivered to an electric car via a registered charging point. One ERE equals one kilogram of CO2 avoided compared with the fossil reference. Fuel suppliers have a statutory fuel transition obligation (BTV) and buy ERE credits from parties that facilitate electric charging, such as VvEs with a charging facility. The scheme has applied since 1 January 2026 and stems from the European RED III directive.
Formerly HBE: what has changed?
Until the end of 2025 this scheme was called HBE (Hernieuwbare Brandstofeenheden, renewable fuel units). An HBE counted the amount of renewable energy, an ERE counts the CO2 avoided. Since 1 May 2026 the official conversion applies: 1 HBE = 46 ERE. More important for VvEs: under HBE only businesses could register, under ERE private individuals qualify too. Residents charging via a MID-certified charging point on the facility therefore count. Still searching for HBE certificates or the HBE price? You are in the right place: HBE was replaced by ERE in 2026.
How much does an ERE credit yield?
The yield per kWh charged depends on two things: the market price of an ERE and the CO2 factor of the electricity. For grid electricity the NEa uses the national green mix of the previous year, 50.5%. If you demonstrably charge with your own solar power, that electricity counts for 100% and the same kWh yields almost twice as many ERE credits. This requires an approved meter on the solar panels, and it depends on the subsidies your VvE receives on those panels.
We work with specialised booking service providers. The VvE authorises us to secure the best terms on its behalf - you don't need to arrange anything yourself.
Who handles the registration?
Registration of ERE credits must be done by an accredited booking service provider. We outsource this but always ensure the VvE gets the best conditions. The yield is offset against the kWh price, resulting in lower charging costs for residents.
Urgency: every month you wait costs money
Every kWh charged without ERE registration is lost revenue. You can claim retroactively for the previous year - until the first quarter of the following year. After that the right lapses permanently.
