Factsheet for measure
NL-2022-31/3493
– measures in Netherlands
Energy efficiency greenhouse horticulture (EC)
Energie-efficiëntie glastuinbouw (EG)
Background information
The Greenhouse Horticulture Energy Efficiency (EG) grant is for greenhouse farmers who want to invest in energy-saving measures/systems, which reduce CO2 emissions. They can invest alone or as a partnership with other greenhouse growers. By saving energy, they work together towards climate goals. And to a future-proof sector.
Content of measure
One can apply for a subsidy if one buys and install new, energy-efficient equipment, plant or machinery. You get this for the cost without VAT. You get a subsidy for up to 20% of your investment in energy-saving measures. For example: for a €1 million investment, the maximum subsidy is €200,000. For each application, the subsidy must be at least €5,000. Potential investments can include: second energy screens, heat network or cluster connections, connections to biogas or carbon dioxide network or cluster, air treatment systems, LED lighting, High-pressure misting system for cooling the greenhouse, energy screen including raising the greenhouse and covering with double-sided AR-coated diffuse glass.
The budget for the Energy Efficiency Greenhouse Horticulture (EG) subsidy has been increased from €30 million to €70 million for 2024. The minimum subsidy amount per application has also been adjusted: in previous years this was €5,000, in 2024 it has been reduced to a minimum of €2,500. The amount of subsidy one receives for energy savings has remained the same, namely a maximum of 20% of the investment.
Use of measure
As of mid 2025, the EG subsidy saw strong uptake among greenhouse horticulture companies: 225 applications were submitted during the 2025 intake period (15 April to 13 May), totalling €24.8 million in requested support, within a total subsidy budget of €40 million.
Detailed financial figures for 2023–2024 show that out of €65 million in subsidies awarded, €40 million was dedicated to LED lighting installations alone. Other energy-saving measures included €8.27 million for heat network connections, €7.58 million for air treatment systems, €6.78 million for second energy screens, and €1.0 million for high-pressure misting systems. The total value of planned energy-saving investments across these years amounted to approximately €344 million
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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Consulted
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Form
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Not applicable
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Unknown
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Only employers' organisations
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Main level of involvement: Sectoral or branch level
Involvement
Unknown, but as this is part of the covenant on the energy transition in the greenhouse sector, the employers' associations were likely consulted.
Views and reactions
No views known. But as this is part of the covenant on energy transition in greenhouse sector, the employers' organisations most likely support.
Sectors and occupations
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This case is sector-specific (only private sector)
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Economic area
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Sector (NACE level 2)
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A - Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing
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A1 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
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This case is not occupation-specific.
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