I am a tenant I'm looking for About HD My HD News ZVH.nl About HD Topical News Advice on using energy more efficiently can save hundreds of euros per year Advice on using energy more efficiently can save hundreds of euros per year Posted on 11-10-2021 Energy costs are increasing. Only recently, the gas price rose by 10 percent in one day. We all notice it and yet we do too little about it. “While it really is a small effort to save energy,” says Bert van Wieringen. As an energy coach, he advises people on how to do this. “The right measures can save hundreds of euros a year.” You really don't need two right hands to use energy more efficiently. And investing in solar panels or a heat pump is also not a must. “Putting the stove down a bit and putting on a warm sweater can save you 50 euros a year,” says Bert. But also: “More ventilation. Humid air takes more energy to heat.” And also – a little bit – shorter showers. “A shower timer can help save many dollars.” Tailor-made energy advice If it is that easy, what is the added value of an energy coach? “We come to people's homes and give tailor-made advice based on their household. How many people are they at home with? Young, old? Do people work outside the home a lot? We look at the type of house, the year of construction and so on. We include all aspects in order to be able to help someone as best as possible. And we take savings products with us, some of which we can give away.” Voluntary and non-binding The energy coach is an initiative of the !WOON Foundation, a non-profit foundation that works for the interests of tenants, but also owners and home seekers in the Randstad. All Energy Coaches do their work voluntarily and a visit is without obligation. Bert: “After I retired, I wanted to do volunteer work. I was always trying to see what I could save at home. This is right up my alley.” Consumption and use Anyone can request advice via the !WOON website. This can be via a home visit or video calling, whichever is preferred. The municipality pays for the storage products, such as a draft strip or a letterbox brush, and there is nothing to pay for the visit. Bert: “We make an inventory of consumption based on the energy bill. We do not look at the costs, but only at the cubic meters used. We issue a recommendation based on the consumption and use of energy.” 'Little bits make a lot' “Many people turn to us primarily to save money, even if they may not say so. But I also think the contribution we make to a better world is important. Our children and great-grandchildren should also be able to live happily here. Doing nothing is stagnation and stagnation is decline. As a small country, we can all do something to relieve the environment; little bits make a lot.” Stoking for the sparrows “People can implement 85% of the savings opportunities themselves”, continues Bert. “Sometimes it's very simple things, but someone needs to point that out. Recently, for example, I was with a couple in an older and therefore more draughty house. They had those thick curtains hanging, but they never closed them at night. Yes, then you are stoking for the sparrows. Or someone has such a huge chandelier that contains 25 lights. You can unscrew 22 of these, then you have enough light and atmosphere. Relatively simple measures help to keep energy consumption under control. That is good for the wallet and the environment is also happy.” Request a free and non-binding saving advice from the energy coach | !WOON (wooninfo.nl)] Back to the overview About HD ZVH biedt huisvesting aan mensen met een laag inkomen binnen Zaanstad. We verhuren ruim 5.000 woningen vooral in de wijken Zaandam-Zuid, Kogerveld, Poelenburg, Peldersveld, Hoornseveld (zoals Kleurenbuurt), Zaandam-Noord (’t Kalf), Oude Haven (Havenbuurt, Russische Buurt), Zaandam West en de Rosmolenbuurt. Nieuws 11/10 Advies over zuiniger omgaan met energie kan honderden euro’s per jaar schelen 26/07 Vanaf 1 september open voor bezoek op afspraak 29/06 Zaanstreek-Waterland komt met verhuisvoordeel voor 65-plussers 26/05 Dicht de kloof! 28/04 Geen verhoging voor huurders van een sociale huurwoning 01/04 Work Pannerood started 15/03 Zaanstad maps homes for seniors who want to move Contact Send us an e-mail subscribe to the newsletter Twitter LinkedIn privacy site map disclaimer cookies kingsquare This website uses cookies . Agree