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ACM takes action against illegal private networks
Operating private natural-gas or electricity networks is a tremendous responsibility, and it requires a lot of knowledge and expertise. In order to safeguard the safety of networks as well as the rights of consumers, operation of such networks can only be … -
ACM: suppliers now fully comply with the statutory minimum of 30 days of advance notice
Since October 1, 2022, suppliers of natural gas and electricity have fully complied with the statutory minimum of 30 days of advance notice for tariff changes. This has been revealed by an assessment carried out by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers … -
Draft code amendment decision regarding the discount for interruptible capacity
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has drawn up a draft decision for amending the discount for interruptible capacity to 95.41%. The amended discount percentage follows from the fact that, in its calculations thereof, ACM took into … -
ACM publishes new rules for early termination of fixed-term energy contracts
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has set new rules regarding early-termination fees. These new rules will apply to early terminations of fixed-term contracts with fixed rates for electricity or natural gas. They rules are aimed at … -
ACM intensifies its oversight of energy tariffs for consumers
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will intensify its oversight of the tariffs for electricity and natural gas for small-scale users. ACM assesses whether such tariffs are reasonable. Tariffs are reasonable if they have been based … -
ACM: the tariffs of energy suppliers Budget Thuis, Greenchoice and ENGIE are not unreasonable
An investigation conducted by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) into the tariffs for the supply of electricity and natural gas of Dutch energy suppliers Budget Thuis, Greenchoice, and ENGIE (including its subsidiary … -
New rules regarding early-termination fees for fixed energy contracts, ACM warns against misleading customer-attraction practices
On June 1, 2023, new rules regarding early-termination fees for fixed energy contracts will come into effect. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has drawn up these rules in order to stimulate energy suppliers to start offering more … -
ACM: transmission tariffs for natural gas to go down in 2024
The tariffs that Dutch transmission system operator for natural gas Gasunie Transport Services B.V. (GTS) is allowed to charge network users for the transmission of natural gas will go down by, on average, 20 percent in 2024. Since the costs for … -
Code amendment decision regarding the discount for interruptible capacity
The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has taken a decision to amend the discount for interruptible capacity to 95,41%. The amended discount percentage follows from the fact that, in its calculations thereof, ACM took into consideration the recent … -
More fixed energy contracts thanks to new ACM rules: consumers have plenty to choose from once again
On June 1, 2023, new rules regarding the early termination of fixed energy contracts went into effect, and this has resulted in energy suppliers offering more fixed contracts again. The Monitor on the consumer energy market of the Netherlands Authority …