Assessment of green deals related to sustainable heat

Green Deals are agreements between the national government and other parties (such as companies, civil society organizations and local authorities) to realize a sustainable and green economy in the Netherlands. Green Deals are meant to support innovative and sustainable initiatives by removing the bottlenecks in laws and regulations, creating new markets, providing useful information and ensuring optimal partnerships. The government plays a supporting role in Green Deals. This study has looked into past and ongoing Green Deals relevant to sustainable heat supply in the Netherlands. Green Deals were assessed to provide information related to the characteristics of sustainable heat projects planned or implemented in the Netherlands, the barriers they have faced and the possible linkages they have experienced among the different sectors. This information would provide insights into the possibilities, limitations and dilemmas in future choices regarding the introduction of sustainable heat options to decarbonise the heat sector in the Netherlands.