Financial Return & Sustainability

Monetize EV charging with ERE Certificates

Netherlands: Active Now & Paid Out Belgium: Active from 2027 (Pre-Registration Open)

Turn your EV charging infrastructure into direct financial value. We handle authorization, registration, certificate trading, and annual payouts seamlessly.

"EV charging can generate up to €0.10 – €0.30 per kWh through the ERE scheme. An exceptional financial opportunity for anyone operating charging infrastructure."

Up to €500

Per Charge Point / Year

€0.10 - €0.30

Payout per Charged kWh

100%

Hassle-Free Compliance & Admin

Q1 Annually

Cumulative Payout per Location

What are EREs?

What are ERE Certificates?

Emission Reduction Units (ERE) are official, tradable certificates that monetize the verified CO2 reductions of electric vehicle charging on a regulated exchange.

Measurable CO2 Reduction

Every kilowatt-hour (kWh) delivered to an electric vehicle displaces fossil fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Tradable Market Certificates

Dispensed kWhs are converted into verified ERE certificates and sold on regulated exchanges to obligated fuel suppliers.

Direct Revenue Generation

You receive the financial earnings generated from your consumed energy directly into your bank account with zero hassle.

Zero Investment Risk

Leverage your existing or planned EV charging points to maximize return on investment with guaranteed compliance.

Netherlands vs. Belgium

Understanding the ERE Scheme in the Netherlands vs. Belgium

While the ERE mechanism is based on European directives (RED II/III), implementation schedules differ between countries. In the Netherlands, the system is already fully operational; in Belgium, the scheme will launch in 2027.

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Netherlands (NL)

Live & Operational

Active Now & Paid Out

In the Netherlands, the ERE crediting scheme under the Dutch Emission Authority (NEA) is fully active today. Every kWh charged through approved stations can be immediately monetized into cash.

Regulator: Dutch Emission Authority (NEA)
Payout: Annually in Q1 for the preceding calendar year (e.g. 2025/2026)
Yield: €0.10 to €0.30 per charged kWh (up to ~€500 per charger/year)
Action today: Register immediately with your EAN code and claim earnings

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Belgium (BE)

Launch Scheduled in 2027

Active from 2027

In Belgium, the national legislative transposition of the European RED directives is currently in progress. Official ERE registry, trading, and disbursements will become active starting in 2027.

Framework: Belgian transposition of EU RED II / RED III directives
Payout: First official disbursement round for the 2027 calendar year
Expected Yield: Market-indexed rates (€0.10 - €0.30 per kWh)
Action today: Pre-register at zero cost & prepare hardware/MID meters

Pre-Register Belgian Chargers (2027)

Overview: ERE Regulation in the Netherlands vs. Belgium

Feature / Specification	🇳🇱 Netherlands (NL)	🇧🇪 Belgium (BE)
Regulatory Status	Live & Operational	Active from 2027
Regulatory Body	Dutch Emission Authority (NEA)	Federal & Regional Energy Authorities
MID Energy Meter Mandatory?	Yes, mandatory for all sites	Yes, mandatory for certification
Payout Timeline	Annually in Q1 for prior year	From 2027 (for charging sessions in 2027)
Recommended Action Today	Register now & claim retroactive kWhs	Pre-register now for the 2027 rollout

Belgium 2027 Pre-Registration

Operating Charging Stations in Belgium? Pre-Register Today!

By enrolling your Belgian charging assets with The Charge Grid now, we verify your MID meters in advance and integrate your telemetry into our CPO platform. When the Belgian ERE market goes live in 2027, you will be first in line to monetize your sessions without losing a single euro.

Pre-Register Belgian Chargers

Target Groups

Who Can Benefit From EREs?

Whether you own a single home charger or manage dozens of fast chargers across multiple commercial sites, the ERE scheme offers substantial financial gains.

Enterprises

Offices & Corporate Sites

Charging for employees and visitors creates an additional recurring revenue stream via ERE certificates on top of standard charging tariffs.

Retail & Hospitality

Commercial Locations

Retail centers, hotels, and hospitality venues can use their public or semi-public chargers to unlock high-yield financial returns.

Commercial Fleets

Fleet & Logistics Operators

Delivery and service fleets can leverage substantial charging volumes to turn high energy consumption into significant annual cashbacks.

Residential

Private Owners & Home Charging

Home charging sessions with a MID-certified meter qualify for ERE certificates. Earn money back on your household electricity bills.

Property Associations

HOAs & Multi-Unit Buildings (VvE)

The shared EAN grid connection holder receives the payout. We provide granular reporting and breakdown per individual charger.

Interactive Simulator

Estimate Your ERE Annual Revenue

Adjust the parameters below to calculate your estimated annual cash return based on current market trading indicators.

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Number of charge points (sockets): 1

1 laadpunt 25 50+ laadpunten

Average volume per charger per year (kWh): 3.500 kWh

500 kWh 12.500 kWh 25.000 kWh

Total annual charging volume: 3.500 kWh / jaar

Expected annual ERE earnings:

€ 350 - € 1.050

Based on market trading range (€0.10 - €0.30 per kWh)

Active in the Netherlands: Annual payouts are distributed in Q1 for your verified charging volumes.

Per laadpunt / jaar:

€ 350 - € 1.050

Estimated CO2 reduction:

1.58 ton CO2 / jr

Ready to claim these returns for your chargers?

How It Works

Our 5-Step ERE Process

From initial registration to annual payout: we take care of everything. No worries for you, we handle it all.

1. ERE Registration

Register with us using your EAN electricity code and customer ID (active registration for NL, pre-registration for BE). We verify that your chargers are equipped with certified MID meters.

2. Charging On-Site

EV charging occurs normally on-site. Our platform automatically captures, logs, and aggregates all transactional kWh metering data in full regulatory compliance.

3. ERE Certificates Issued

Verified kilowatt-hours are converted into official Emission Reduction Units (EREs), validated and prepped for the regulated exchange.

4. Market Trading

ERE certificates are traded at peak market rates to obligated fuel entities. The proceeds are calculated and mapped with precision per charge point.

5. Cash & Annual Payout

You receive the cumulative earnings of all your charge points per location in a single consolidated payout during Q1 of the following year (ongoing for NL, from 2027 for BE).

Geen zorgen voor jou. Wij regelen alles van meting tot uitbetaling.

Requirements & Criteria

What Do You Need to Participate?

Accurate energy metering and certified data collection are essential regulatory requirements for issuing ERE certificates in both the Netherlands and Belgium.

1. MID-Certified Energy Meter

Your charge points must feature an integrated, MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) approved energy meter. Almost all modern commercial and domestic smart chargers have this built-in. We verify this automatically on our platform.

2. EAN Grid Code & Registration

Simply submit your EAN meter code (found on your utility bill). We manage regulatory authorization (e.g., with national emission authorities like NEA in NL or corresponding agencies in BE), automated data gathering, exchange auctions, and payouts.

3. Large Consumers & Audits (> 75,000 kWh)

For standard connections, audits are handled collectively at service provider level. For sites exceeding 75,000 kWh/year or utilizing self-generated solar/battery energy, we manage formal compliance audits via our partner Targray.

Why Partner With Us?

Why Choose The Charge Grid?

Maximize the financial performance of your EV infrastructure with the most reliable, automated platform in the Benelux.

Earn Top Value for Every Charged kWh

We unlock the official ERE scheme for your infrastructure, creating direct financial return from consumed energy and speeding up your hardware ROI.

100% Hassle-Free Administration

We manage the entire administrative, regulatory, and settlement workload so you can focus on core operations with guaranteed compliance.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About EREs

Find clear answers to questions regarding Netherlands vs. Belgium timelines, pricing, regulatory standards, registration, HOAs/VvEs, lease drivers, and technical requirements.

Netherlands vs. Belgium (2027 Scheme)

What is the difference between the ERE scheme in the Netherlands and Belgium?

The fundamental difference is the launch date and legislative status. In the Netherlands, the ERE crediting system (supervised by the Dutch Emission Authority NEA) is fully active and charging site hosts can immediately claim annual payouts for charged kWhs. In Belgium, national legislation transposing the European RED directives will come into effect in 2027. As a result, no official ERE funds are distributed in Belgium prior to 2027. However, Belgian operators can pre-register now at zero cost with The Charge Grid to ensure full readiness.

I operate EV charging stations in Belgium. Can I participate or pre-register for 2027 now?

Yes, absolutely! We strongly advise Belgian businesses, residential owners, HOAs, and fleet managers to join our Belgium 2027 Pre-Registration. We will pre-verify your MID meter compliance and onboard your charge points to our backend platform. When the regulation goes live in 2027, your charging data will be automatically certified and booked, guaranteeing maximum market yield from day one.

General & Financial Earnings

What is the expected payout and is it inclusive or exclusive of VAT?

The ERE compensation is governed by a market mechanism. As such, no fixed guarantees can be made on exact pricing. Payout depends on supply/demand and energy trading dynamics. Typically, market revenues range between €0.10 and €0.30 per kWh (translating up to ~€500 per charger per year).

What is the market price and how is it paid out?

We receive monthly market price indexes from our trading partners and calculate an annual volume-weighted average market price. Payouts are made in a single cumulative disbursement in Q1 of the following year (ongoing for NL, starting 2027 for BE).

Rules, Registration & Relocation

Can I cancel my registration if I move and no longer own the EAN?

Yes. Once you no longer hold the EAN connection, we can no longer provide the service for that specific grid point. If you move, the service can transfer to your new EAN code. Please note: under emission authority rules, you may only be registered with one ERE provider at a time. If you terminate mid-year, you cannot switch to another provider during that same calendar year. Cancellation is submitted in writing via your CPO.

Do customers need to fill in charger IDs or serial numbers manually?

No. We pull the charge point IDs and technical specs automatically from the platform based on your customer account, while also verifying MID meter conformity.

When must ERE registration take place?

For the Netherlands, all ERE claims for a calendar year must be submitted by the end of Q1 of the following year (e.g., before April 1, 2027 for the year 2026). As long as verified charging data exists, the full year can be claimed retroactively. For Belgium, pre-registrations are being processed continuously ahead of the 2027 operational launch.

What happens if the address in the system does not match exactly?

We adjust and correct this during verification. The customer ID, EAN code, and connected charge points are the primary identifiers. As long as the name matches the utility documentation, minor address discrepancies are easily resolved.

HOAs, Employers & Company Cars

How does the ERE scheme work for HOAs / Apartment Associations (VvE)?

The ERE compensation is paid to the contractual owner of the EAN grid connection (typically the HOA/VvE). The HOA receives the total funds and distributes them according to internal agreements. For multi-charger hubs, we provide detailed reporting per individual socket.

How does this apply to company lease car drivers and employers?

Currently, the EAN connection holder (the resident/employee) receives the payout. In cases where the employer reimburses charging costs, tax rules may consider this taxable compensation or employers may seek to offset it against the home charging reimbursement. Agreements between employer and employee are leading. We are actively developing split-billing features to streamline this.

How should employers handle ERE accounting?

Regulations are continuously evolving. At present, the EAN owner receives the funds. Clear bilateral agreements between employer and employee (such as offsetting via home charging allowances) are recommended.

Who must register if the EAN is not in the charge point owner's name?

The contract holder of the EAN grid connection must register and is the recipient of the funds. Economic entitlement depends on who bears the actual electricity costs (e.g. tenant vs. landlord). Clear contractual agreements are advised.

Technical, Solar & Audits

What if I have solar panels or a battery storage system on site?

You may be subject to a specific regime where conversion depends on the actual percentage of green energy generated and concurrency between generation and charging. Due to extra compliance and metering costs, this is usually viable for annual consumption exceeding 75,000 kWh, facilitated through our partner Targray.

Is a formal site audit mandatory for my chargers?

Audits are only mandatory for consumption over 75,000 kWh/year or when claiming direct self-generated solar/wind power. For standard small/medium connections, audits are performed collectively at service provider level.

Can you support large energy consumers (> 75,000 kWh)?

Yes. While our primary focus is on small/medium businesses, residential hubs, and HOAs, large sites (such as logistics depots or transit fleets in NL and BE) are supported through our partnership with Targray, who conducts all mandatory on-site audits and compliance checks.

Is a dedicated landing page or whitelabel available for sub-CPOs?

Yes. However, the ERE regulation does not allow split revenue sharing between CPO and Sub-CPO under single registry; the commission is paid entirely to the designated account holder.

Register Your Charge Points Today

Maximize the financial yield of your EV charging assets with ERE certificates. Active now in the Netherlands, pre-registration open for Belgium 2027.