Plan Oost

March 2, 2026

NEStore Heat Battery Chosen for Plan Oost

Reformers project takes a step toward practical  heat storage From the very beginning of the Reformers project in Plan Oost, one central question guided the work: how can residents make the smartest possible use of their own sustainable energy? Heat storage played an important role in that search. Initially, the team considered a battery based on PCM (Phase Change Materials). Although promising on paper, the…

December 16, 2025

Action research kicks off: first user meeting for home battery implementation in Plan Oost in 2025

The inaugural user meeting for the action research initiative on implementing home batteries, a core component of the REFORMERS project, was successfully held in Plan Oost. This project is dedicated to generating practical experience with residential battery systems and ensuring this valuable knowledge is disseminated across the broader energy community throughout the project’s lifecycle. We are committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment, supported by…

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…