December 5, 2025

Teleport Home: energy flows and smart battery integration in the REFORMERS project in 2025

One of the main objectives of the REFORMERS project is to clearly map out energy flows within the flagship initiative. By collecting information in a structured and consistent way, model developers can work more effectively with the data. See also the presentation by Robin from WTG on April 17, 2025. Energy Trading on the Day-Ahead Market Another key goal is to test the added value…

November 6, 2025

Empowering the energy transition: strategy for engagement at the local level

As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, one of the most critical challenges lies not in technology but in people. The success of local energy systems hinges on the active participation of citizens, businesses, municipalities and other stakeholders. But how do you turn passive observers into active collaborators? The answer lies in a strategic, phased approach to stakeholder engagement, starting with smaller initiatives involving…

October 7, 2025

Electric truck and neighborhood battery debut in Heiloo

A remarkable milestone for packaging company CiRoPack in the local newspaper: owner Rob van der Wal — who is also chairman of Duurzaam Heiloo (a partner in the Reformers project) presented his new electric truck, a Mercedes E-Actros 600 worth no less than €330,000. With this investment, the company is taking a major step toward more sustainable transport in the region. The electric truck operates…

October 3, 2025

Joint event and site visits in Alkmaar report

In this article we shortly summarise our past joint event in Alkmaar with an event and workshop report and pictures from the site visits. On the 15th of September 2025, the Municipality of Alkmaar hosted the joint event organised by the two projects REFORMERS and POCITYF in the beautiful Prinsenzaal of Alkmaar City Hall. Scroll down to explore the photo gallery from the event. Highlights…

April 14, 2025

Building a sustainable future together – Community Meeting on April 17

Join the community info session on April 17 in Heiloo to discover the smart energy solutions tested in Plan Oost and help shape a CO₂-neutral neighbourhood. Heiloo is taking concrete steps toward a more sustainable future through two closely connected initiatives: the Plan Oost pilot and the EU-funded REFORMERS project. Together, these efforts aim to create a CO₂-neutral, energy self-sufficient neighbourhood, right in the heart…

April 14, 2025

The Reformers Project: Two Neighborhoods, Two Approaches

by Harm Hofman, duurzaam heiloo, The Reformers project involves two residential neighborhoods, each with its own unique approach to energy transition. The first neighborhood is Overdie, a high-rise area where social housing is managed by the housing association. In this district, all residents or tenants are more or less automatically connected to the heating network provided by HVC. Participation in the energy system is built-in,…