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Price explanation and calculation examples for ERE rewards — everything you need to know to make the best choice.

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Last updated: 2 Sept 2026

Published 26 Apr 20263 min read

What are ERE certificates? The complete guide for home chargers

ERE certificates are the Dutch successor to HBE certificates: proof of renewable energy used in transport. How does the system work, what does a home charger need, and what does it earn? A clear explanation.

Joost

Published 29 Apr 20267 min read

What is the price of an ERE?

In July 2026 the market price of a single ERE certificate ranges between €0.48 and €0.50, which works out to roughly €0.16 to €0.17 per charged kWh. There is no fixed price — the value is set by supply and demand. This article explains how that works, why the price fluctuates, and what it means for your payout.

Joost

Published 26 Apr 202610 min read

Charging station with MID meter: which wallboxes are suitable for ERE?

A MID-certified meter in your charging station is the primary condition for applying for ERE certificates (Emission Reduction Units for home charging). Which wallboxes have this built-in as standard? An overview of Alfen, Zaptec, and Wallbox.

Joost

Published 29 Apr 20266 min read

From HBE to ERE: what is changing?

On 1 January 2026 the HBE system (Renewable Fuel Units) was replaced by the ERE system (Emission Reduction Units). The way the Netherlands measures and rewards the greening of transport has changed with it. This article explains exactly what is different, why the change was made, and what it means for you as a charger owner.

Joost

Published 29 Apr 20264 min read

Is the ERE scheme a subsidy?

The ERE scheme is not a subsidy. Not a single euro of public money is involved. The payout you receive as a home charger is paid by oil and fuel companies — not by the taxpayer. This article explains exactly how it works, where the money comes from, and why the distinction with a subsidy matters.

Joost

Published 1 May 20264 min read

Switching booking service providers mid-term: is that possible and why would you do it?

Did you know that you can switch booking service providers for ERE certificates? More and more private individuals and companies are wondering if and when they can switch to another party. In this article, we explain how switching works, why it is not (yet) possible within a fiscal year, why the market is in flux, and why it might be smart to wait for the right timing.

Bart

Published 1 May 20264 min read

Energyreduction certificates and taxation: letter to the Tax and Customs Administration regarding the tax treatment of reimbursements

Are reimbursements from ERE certificates taxable? And if so, how exactly? That is the core question submitted to the Tax and Customs Administration in Utrecht on behalf of ERE-vergelijk.nl. In this article, we explain why this letter was sent, what it contains, and what this could mean for you as a private individual, entrepreneur, or energy company.

Bart

Published 6 May 20262 min read

General Terms and Conditions for booking services

If you have EREs booked or traded, it is wise not to look solely at rates, slogans, or “fast payout” promises, but also at the General Terms and Conditions (hereafter: GTC). The GTC determine the true nature of the collaboration should things not go according to plan: who is responsible for what, which steps a service provider may take on your behalf, what information you must provide, and what consequences follow if a process is delayed, reversed, or terminated.

Bart

Published 11 Jun 20266 min read

NEA Audit of Registration Service Providers: What Does the Supervision Entail?

As a registration service provider (inboekdienstverlener) within the Dutch Renewable Energy for Transport system, you may be subject to supervision by the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa). But what does such an audit actually involve? And what is the legal basis for supervision of registration service providers? In this article, we outline the legal framework, current practice and outstanding questions. ERE-vergelijk.nl has sent a letter to the NEa requesting clarification on the audit scope for registration service providers.

Bart

Published 29 Jun 202612 min read

What do the general terms and conditions of ERE service providers really say about consumer protection?

Bart

Published 23 Aug 202614 min read

Hoe kies ik een ERE-inboekdienstverlener?

Je kunt als particulier niet zelf ERE-certificaten (emissiereductie-eenheden; één ERE-certificaat staat voor één geregistreerde kWh hernieuwbare energie voor vervoer) inboeken bij de Nederlandse Emissieautoriteit (NEa). Het inboeken van ERE-certificaten loopt verplicht via een inboekdienstverlener — en die keuze bepaalt hoeveel je netto overhoudt aan elke geladen kWh. Waar let je op, en waar zitten de valkuilen?

Joost

How is the price determined?

The reward for EREs (Emission Reduction Units) is determined by the current market value on the emissions market. Three factors matter here: the gross market price, the sales costs on the emissions market, and the registrar's commission.

Registrars collect kWh and sell the CO2 reduction (EREs) on the open market to fuel suppliers.

About ±1.5% is withheld for the transaction on the trading exchange (sales costs of the emissions market).

The booking service provider withholds a percentage for audit, NEa registration and administration.

Business drivers can deduct the VAT on the commission; for individuals the commission includes 21% VAT.

In our comparison tool you see the earnings after deduction of all the above costs.

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Current Market Value (Benchmark)

€0.44 – €0.45 per ERE

Calculation value: €0.45 per ERE

≈ €0.15 per charged kWh

Reference date September 2026 · indicative market range

See the price index and history

Calculation example: Individual (Home charger)

Based on approx. 1,500 generated EREs per year.

Step	Calculation	Result
Selling price	€0.45	(market price, indicative)
Sales proceeds	1,500 EREs × €0.45	€667.50
Sales costs emissions market	± 1.5%	- €10.01
Provider commission	20% (incl. 21% VAT)	- €131.50
Net payout	€667.50 − €10.01 − €131.50	€525.99

Calculation example: Business (Office / VvE)

Based on approx. 25,000 generated EREs per year.

Step	Calculation	Result
Selling price	€0.45	(market price, indicative)
Sales proceeds	25,000 EREs × €0.45	€11,125.00
Sales costs emissions market	± 1.5%	- €166.88
Provider commission	15% (excl. VAT)	- €1,643.72
Net payout	€11,125.00 − €166.88 − €1,643.72	€9,314.41

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