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ACM: from 2024, large-scale users of electricity will no longer receive a volume discount
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will discontinue the discount on transmission tariffs for large-scale users that continuously consume large volumes of electricity. An external study commissioned by ACM has revealed that, as part … -
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 offers more opportunities to utilize the existing grid more efficiently
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) wishes to enable system operators to offer contracts with so-called alternative transmission rights (ATRs), thereby freeing up capacity on the grid. One such example is a contract where the system … -
ACM’s Postal and Parcel Markets Scan: 43 million fewer parcels sent in 2022
In 2022, consumers and businesses sent 43 million fewer parcels than in 2021. Over the past few years, the number of parcels had gone up. As a result of the measures taken in the retail sector because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of parcels went … -
ACM starts preparations for the new regulatory period for system operators
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) carries out extensive research into the regulatory method that will best fit the energy transition as well as the challenges that come with it. Through its regulation, ACM wishes to accelerate the … -
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 … -
ACM has set the rules for heat suppliers’ return assessment
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has set the rules for heat suppliers’ return assessment. With the heat return assessment, ACM can assess in the coming years whether heat suppliers have realized unreasonable financial returns. ACM … -
ACM checks whether energy suppliers are ready for the winter period
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has requested financial data from all energy suppliers in order to check whether they are well-prepared for the coming heating season. ACM checks whether energy suppliers have sufficiently hedged … -
ACM: fixed energy contracts are making a comeback
More than half of Dutch households once again have contracts with fixed prices for the delivery of natural gas and electricity. This has been revealed by the Monitor on the consumer energy market of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets …