Earn money with your charging station

Receive up to €500 per year for charging your electric car at home. Discover how the ERE scheme works.

What is the ERE scheme?

ERE stands for Emission Reduction Unit. It's a Dutch scheme where you're financially rewarded for reducing CO₂ emissions by driving electric instead of using fossil fuels.

For every kilowatt-hour (kWh) you charge, an ERE certificate is issued. These certificates are tradable on the market and provide you with an annual compensation. It's comparable to SDE subsidy for solar panels, but for electric driving.

The scheme is designed to make the transition to electric transport financially more attractive and contributes to the Netherlands' climate goals.

How does the ERE scheme work?

The process is simple:

MID-certified charging station
You need a charging station with a MID-certified meter that accurately registers your charging volume.
Registration
Your charging station is registered with the government for participation in the ERE scheme.
Automatic certification
An ERE certificate is automatically issued for each charged kWh.
Trading
The certificates are sold on the market.
Payout
You receive the proceeds from your certificates annually.

You don't have to do anything yourself after installation - everything runs automatically through your charging station and registration.

What do you need?

To qualify for the ERE scheme, you need the following:

MID-certified charging station
The charging station must have a MID-certified energy meter. This guarantees that measurements are accurate and verifiable.
Own grid connection
You must be the owner of the grid connection at your address.
Charging station at home
The charging station must have an integrated kWh meter and be placed at your home.

At SunCharged, we only supply MID-certified charging stations that meet all requirements for the ERE scheme.

Interested in a MID-certified charging station?

We're happy to advise you on the best charging solution for your situation, including participation in the ERE scheme.

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What does it yield?

ERE certificates are traded on a market. The current market price is around €0.10 per kWh. This means:

€0.10 per kWh charged electricity (may fluctuate based on supply and demand)
With an average consumption of 3,000 kWh per year: €300 per year
With 5,000 kWh per year: €500 per year
Compensation is paid out via your booking service provider (monthly, quarterly, or annually)

Future outlook: The emission reduction obligation for companies increases from 14.4% (2026) to 28.4% in 2030. Demand for ERE certificates will therefore increase, which may support the price.

This is a nice additional income that significantly shortens the payback period of your charging station. And most importantly: you actively contribute to the energy transition and receive financial reward for it.

Our MID-certified charging stations

All charging stations below are MID-certified and suitable for the ERE scheme. We're happy to help you choose the right charging station for your situation.

Enphase

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Zaptec

Zaptec Go 2 - 22 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

ERE stands for Emission Reduction Unit. It is a Dutch scheme whereby, as the owner of a charging station, you receive financial compensation for the CO₂ reduction you realize by driving electrically. Per charged kilowatt hour, a certificate is issued and traded on the market. The revenue is paid out annually through a booking service provider. With normal driving, you can count on roughly €150 to €250 per year.

The ERE scheme requires accurate and tamper-proof recorded measurement of charge consumption. This is only possible with an officially approved MID meter that is physically built into the charging station. A separate meter in the meter box does not meet the requirements. Important: A MID meter cannot be added afterwards - the charging station must be equipped with it as standard.

You register through a booking service provider. That party registers your charging data with the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) and sells ERE certificates on your behalf. Annually, you share the number of kWh charged - this can be done automatically through a back-office link or manually through a picture of the MID meter. If you sign up before May 2026, your credits will be charged back from January 1, 2026.

ERE stands for Emission Reduction Unit. It's a Dutch scheme where you're financially rewarded for reducing CO₂ emissions by driving electric.
For every kWh you charge, a tradable certificate is issued. The proceeds are paid out to you annually.
It's comparable to SDE subsidy for solar panels, but for electric driving.

The current market price is around €0.10 per kWh. With an average consumption of 3,000 kWh per year, this yields €300 per year, with 5,000 kWh even €500 per year.
The price may fluctuate based on supply and demand. The emission reduction obligation for companies increases from 14.4% (2026) to 28.4% in 2030, so demand for certificates will increase.
This is a nice additional income that significantly shortens the payback period of your charging station.

You need a charging station with a MID-certified energy meter. This guarantees that measurements are accurate and verifiable.
At SunCharged, we only supply MID-certified charging stations that meet all requirements for the ERE scheme.

Yes, you can also participate in the ERE scheme with a plug-in hybrid.
The scheme applies to all electricity you supply to your car via a MID-certified charging station.
It doesn't matter whether you have a fully electric car or a plug-in hybrid - you receive compensation for every charged kWh.

The ERE scheme runs until at least 2030. The government has indicated it wants to continue the scheme as long as it contributes to climate goals.
The compensation per kWh may vary per year, depending on the market price of certificates.
You're guaranteed compensation for your electric driving until at least 2030.

No, after installation and registration of your charging station, everything runs automatically.
Your charging station registers every charged kWh and certificates are automatically issued and traded.
You receive the annual proceeds without having to do anything further.

No, for the ERE scheme you need your own charging station registered in your name.
The charging station must be placed on your own property (driveway, garage, or carport).
When using public charging stations, the ERE compensation goes to the owner of that station, not to you as a user.

The net metering scheme applies to solar panels: you can offset generated electricity with consumed electricity.
The ERE scheme applies to electric driving: you receive compensation for every kWh you charge.
You can benefit from both schemes simultaneously if you have both solar panels and an electric car.

Yes, it doesn't matter where the electricity comes from. Whether you charge with grid electricity, from your solar panels, or from your home battery - every kWh that passes through your charging station counts.
This makes the combination of solar panels, home battery, and electric car extra attractive.
You maximize your own solar power and receive ERE compensation for charging.

The compensation is paid out annually by the party that trades the certificates.
This usually happens automatically via a transfer to your bank account.
You also receive an overview of the number of charged kWh and the proceeds from your certificates.

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