ERE (Emission Reduction Units) is a Dutch regulation under RED III. The program is administered by the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) and only applies to charging stations located in the Netherlands.

Earn money with ERE registration

With ERE registration you earn money from your charger: you authorize a booking service provider, who registers your certificates and pays out the revenue.

Plugchoice registers your charging sessions automatically, shows each provider's rates before you choose, and keeps your charger connected if you ever switch.

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Calculate your revenue

Enter your annual usage

Kilometers / yearkmkWh / yearkWh

ERE market price€0.10

€0.05€0.30

Historical range: €0.05 - €0.30. Current estimate: €0.10

Estimated gross earnings€360 / year

Commissions may be charged by your chosen booking service provider.

Estimate based on current market conditions

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Your current backoffice keeps working. Plugchoice runs alongside it.

and 200+ other backoffices (optional)

Emission Reduction Units explained

The European Union requires fuel companies to invest increasingly in renewable energy. They do this by purchasing ERE certificates from people like you. Every kilowatt-hour you charge can be converted into a tradeable certificate, and you receive payment for it.

Based on official regulations from the NEa.

Every charged kWh can earn ERE income

Register once and Plugchoice logs every charging session automatically. Your booking provider turns the registered kWh into ERE certificates and pays out the proceeds, minus its commission.

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Who signs the authorization?

The right to ERE registration lies with the holder of the electricity connection: the person whose name is on the energy contract. This is the person or organization that owns the EAN code (European Article Number) of the connection.

You sign

Own home - You sign

Check your energy bill to see if the connection (the EAN code) is in your name. You can find your EAN code on your annual statement or on your energy contract.

You sign

Lease car at home - You sign

Your employer may still (partially) claim the ERE compensation.

HOA signs

HOA / Apartment - The HOA signs

The authorization applies to all kWh on this connection (as long as registered MID-compliant).

Company signs

Parking lot - The company or landlord signs

The authorization applies to all kWh on this connection (as long as registered MID-compliant).

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Choose your own booking provider

Plugchoice is a layer that sits between your charger and other services. It works with any OCPP charger, registers your charging sessions automatically and links them to the booking provider you choose. Your charger stays connected while you switch or cancel.

What to watch out for

Registering too late or manually. Choosing a provider can wait. Registering your sessions cannot: anything not registered now is lost money. Manual forms are slow and error-prone.
Unclear rates. Unclear contracts and hidden commissions mean you only learn what you earn after the fact, often locked in for years.
Lock-in. A charger connects to one system at a time. Cancel while still connected and it can go offline, leaving you locked out.
No compliance check. Not every party checks ERE requirements like a MID meter. You miss out and only find out when it's too late.

The Plugchoice approach

Start registering immediately. Register your sessions the NEa-approved way from day one. Pick a booking provider whenever you're ready.
Rates up front. Compare booking providers and backoffices directly in the app.
Switch providers freely. Pick the booking provider that suits you and connect in a few clicks. Disconnecting is just as easy, with no downtime.
MID check. Plugchoice often detects a MID meter automatically. Not sure? Our team helps you verify.

In four steps

ERE registration via Plugchoice takes less than 5 minutes. After that, everything runs automatically. Your current backoffice keeps working.

Connect your charger

Create a free account and add your charger. Plugchoice supports 1000+ brands via OCPP.

Choose your provider

Compare rates and conditions directly in the app. You decide who registers your ERE certificates.

Automatic data transfer

Plugchoice automatically sends your charging data. Your current backoffice keeps working.

Payout

Every kWh is automatically registered. Payout yearly or quarterly, depending on your booking provider.

What else Plugchoice does

Charger app. Start and stop charging sessions, view statistics and manage your charger from your phone.
Smart Charging. Charge automatically when electricity is cheap. Load balancing, solar integration and dynamic tariffs.
200+ Integrations. Connect with backoffices, booking providers and smart home platforms. Switch whenever you want, without downtime.
Web Portal. Complete overview of all your chargers, sessions and usage in one clear dashboard.
Works with any charger. Support for 1000+ charger brands via the OCPP protocol. Check your charger in our overview.

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Can my charger participate?

Your charger must have a certified meter (MID meter). Most modern chargers already have this built in.

A charger with a MID-certified kWh meter (most modern chargers have this)
An internet connection for your charger (Wi-Fi, LAN or 4G)
The charger must be located in the Netherlands
You must be the holder of the electricity connection (EAN code)

Volt TimeAlfenZaptecPeblarWallboxRatioSmappeeEasee

View all supported chargers

No MID meter in your charger?

Request a MID swap and we will make your charger suitable for ERE registration.

How your earnings are calculated

20,00020,000 km/year

3,6003,600 kWh/year

€0.10€0.10/kWh ERE price

€360Estimated yearly earnings

The 0.46 factor is the legal conversion from electrical energy to megajoules for transport fuels. This is established in the European RED III directive. The above calculations are indicative and based on historical market data. Actual earnings may vary depending on market conditions, verification outcomes, and applicable costs. No rights can be derived from these calculations.

Frequently asked questions

Registration, payout, MID meters and switching providers

What is the difference between ERE and HBE?

HBE (Renewable Fuel Unit) measured renewable energy volume in gigajoules and was primarily intended for companies with large charging infrastructure. Read more about RED III at NEa

ERE opens participation for private households and small businesses. Registration is done through authorized booking service providers. Start with ERE registration

Can I register ERE certificates myself?

Only if you meet the threshold requirements: either 2,000,000 kWh annual volume OR 200 authorizations from other charger owners. View requirements at NEa

For most individuals and small businesses, it's easier to work through an authorized provider. With Plugchoice you compare providers and choose yourself. Register via Plugchoice

What is a MID meter?

MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) is a European certification for measuring accuracy. Only electricity measured by MID-certified meters qualifies for ERE registration. View Volt Time chargers

Most Volt Time chargers have a built-in MID meter. Log in to Plugchoice to check if your charger is eligible. Check my charger

I have solar panels. Does that affect my ERE earnings?

For private households, the NEa uses the national grid average renewable percentage, regardless of solar panels. More about renewable percentages

For companies with proper measurement and documentation, directly consumed solar electricity may qualify for a higher renewable percentage.

When will I receive payment?

ERE registration follows the calendar year. The booking deadline is March 1 for the previous year's deliveries. View the ERE calendar

Settlement and payment usually take place in Q1 of the following year, after verification and sale of the ERE certificates.

Is my charger brand supported?

Plugchoice supports 1000+ charger brands via OCPP: Alfen, Zaptec, Peblar, Wallbox, Ratio, Smappee, and more. View supported chargers

Volt Time chargers integrate automatically. For other brands, we verify eligibility during registration. Register my charger

Can I switch booking service providers?

Yes. Your authorization can be revoked and granted to another provider. With Plugchoice, your charger stays connected, even while switching. Manage authorizations in Plugchoice

Note: already registered ERE certificates cannot be transferred. New registrations will be done by your new provider.

What about existing HBE registrations?

HBE certificates can be converted to ERE at a ratio of 46 ERE per 1 HBE. HBE to ERE transition at NEa

The NEa manages this transition as part of the system changeover. Contact your current provider for specific details.

Official sources

All information on this page is based on official sources from the Dutch Emissions Authority and European regulations.

Dutch Emissions Authority

NEa - Emission Reduction Units (ERE)Primary regulatory guidelines on the ERE system
NEa - Saving Emission Reduction UnitsRules for ERE accumulation and saving
NEa - RED III DevelopmentsRED III implementation status and planning
NEa - Booking Electricity RED3Specific guidelines for electricity booking under RED III

Legislation

Environmental Management Act - Chapter 9Legal basis in Dutch environmental legislation
Energy for Transport DecreeImplementation decree on energy for transport

Other sources

Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA)Dutch Accreditation Council

Register your charger for ERE

Registration takes less than five minutes. From then on every charged kWh counts toward ERE automatically, and you pick the booking provider yourself.

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Need a MID swap?

If your charger has no MID meter, request a swap and we make it suitable for ERE registration.

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