Emergency Energy Fund

To qualify for a contribution applies:

• That gross income should not exceed 200% of the social minimum (including vacation pay);
• That the household itself has a contract for gas, electricity and/or district heat;
• the bill exceeds a certain percentage of income.

Reimbursement

The Emergency Fund pays the portion of the utility bill that exceeds 10% to 13% of income:

Request

Beneficiaries apply for the allowance with an app via geldfit.nl/energy. After DigID login, income data are retrieved from the Tax and Customs Administration and benefit agencies. If these data are incorrect, you cannot correct them, but you can lodge an objection. Households provide the instalment amounts of their energy bills themselves. The application is fully automated. The Emergency Fund transfers the amount to the energy company, which then ensures that it reaches the applicant.

How long does the application take

If you have all the information on hand, it will take about half an hour to do the application. Therefore, you can do the Emergency Fund Check first. This takes about 5 minutes. This will give you advice on whether it is right for you to make the application. The website www.noodfondsenergie.nl tells you exactly what you need to do to apply.

Due to the difference in energy bills because of the price cap as of Jan. 1, 2023, residents must submit two applications: one for last quarter 2022 and one for first quarter 2023.

Money Shop

It is a nationwide emergency fund. Therefore, municipalities have no role in granting relief. However, we can offer assistance in the Money Advice Shop if you have questions and can help you apply for this relief. 

It is best to Make an appointment if you would like help filling out the application form. This will take some time and a room must be available for this purpose. The Make an appointment appointment can be done by email or by phone. Please check the website of the Geldwijzerwinkel Kerkrade for this.