Comparing ERE registration providers: what to look for in 2026
Service fee, payout, contract terms and data connection: where Dutch ERE registration providers (inboekdienstverleners) really differ — and how to vet one.
Since 1 January 2026 you can earn money charging at home — but only through an inboekdienstverlener (registration provider): a party that books your charge sessions as EREs with the NEa, sells them and pays you out. Several providers are now active, and their terms differ more than a first glance suggests.
This article lays out how to compare providers, which questions to ask and how to check whether a party is legitimate. No names and no report cards: the market is young and terms change — we'd rather hand you the yardstick than a snapshot.
In short
- Compare on five points: service fee, payout, contract term and cancellation, data connection, and transparency about the sale price.
- The fee isn't everything: 15% of a well-sold ERE beats 10% of a poorly sold one. Look at what you keep net per kWh.
- You never register twice: your EAN code sits with one provider per calendar year. Switching is possible per new calendar year.
- Vet every provider in the NEa's public register of registration providers and read the terms before you sign.
What does a registration provider actually do?
The ERE scheme doesn't let private individuals book certificates themselves. A registration provider does it on your behalf: it collects the assured meter data from your charger, registers the charged kWh with the NEa, sells the awarded EREs to fuel suppliers and pays you the proceeds, minus its fee. You grant a one-off mandate for this.
All providers do essentially the same thing. The differences are in what it costs, how fast and how automatic it is, and how much of it you get to see.
The five comparison points
| Comparison point | The question to ask |
|---|---|
| Service fee | What percentage is deducted — and are there fixed or one-off costs on top? |
| Payout | How often are proceeds paid out, and within what period after the end of the period? |
| Term & cancellation | What are you tied to beyond the legal minimum of one calendar year? |
| Data connection | Is registration automatic via your charger, or do you submit readings yourself? |
| Transparency | Can you see the price your EREs sold for and how your payout is built up? |
1. The service fee
Most providers charge a percentage of the proceeds; at the time of writing, standard market fees typically sit roughly between 15% and 20%. Pay attention to:
- What does it cover? Registration, sale and payout should all be included. Count sign-up costs, subscription fees or per-payout charges into your comparison.
- Percentage of what? A percentage of the actual sale proceeds is not the same as a fixed amount per kWh (see below).
- Discounts and promotions. Introductory rates can rise after the first year — look at the fee you'll pay afterwards.
2. Fixed price or market price?
EREs are traded on a market; the price moves. Providers handle that differently:
- Market price (variable): your payout follows the actual sale price. If the market rises you benefit; if it falls, you feel that too.
- Fixed price per kWh: you know upfront what you'll get. That certainty has a cost: the fixed amount normally sits below the expected market proceeds, because the provider takes over the price risk.
Neither is better by definition — it's the classic trade-off between certainty and expected proceeds. Do be alert to providers that "guarantee" high fixed amounts without explaining how they hedge that risk.
3. Term and cancellation
The scheme works per calendar year: your EAN code is registered with one provider per year. A registration contract therefore legally runs for at least a calendar year. Beyond that, terms differ: tacit renewal, notice periods, and what happens to not-yet-paid-out EREs when you cancel. Read exactly that part of the terms — it's where the differences live.
4. Automatic connection or manual work
ERE registration requires assured meter data from a charger with a MID meter. The practical question: does that data flow automatically?
- An automatic connection to your charger (via the manufacturer API or OCPP) means: connect once, everything follows along by itself.
- Manually submitting meter readings or exports costs you time every quarter and is error-prone.
Before you choose, check that your charger is supported — check your model — and whether sessions from earlier in the calendar year can be included retroactively.
5. Transparency
Your payout depends on the sale price of your EREs. A good provider shows how many kWh were booked, how many EREs that produced, the price they sold for and how your payout is built up. If you can't find that anywhere, you're comparing blind — and you can't verify afterwards that you received what you were owed.
How to vet a provider
- The NEa register. Booking EREs is only allowed for parties registered as a registration provider with the Dutch Emissions Authority. The register is public — check on emissieautoriteit.nl that the provider (or the party booking on its behalf) is listed.
- Chamber of Commerce and contact details. A Dutch company with a findable KvK number and a real support channel.
- The terms themselves. Fee, term, cancellation and the fixed-or-market-price question belong in writing. If they're missing, ask — and keep the answer.
- Realistic promises. What home charging earns is indicative and market-dependent. A provider promising fixed annual amounts without reservation is promising something it cannot be sure to deliver.
Switching is always possible (per calendar year)
Already with a provider and not happy? You're not stuck forever: after the legal minimum of a calendar year you can switch annually. Your old provider releases your EAN registration, the new one takes it over. How that works is on our switching page.
How we do it
We are one of the providers in this market, so by all means hold us to the same yardstick. Our approach: a service fee as a percentage of the actual proceeds with no subscription or sign-up costs, automatic registration through the connection with your charger, quarterly payouts within 30 days of the end of the quarter, and a dashboard showing per session what was booked and sold. What that means for your situation is what the earnings calculator works out — indicatively, because the market applies to us too.
Want to check first whether your charger qualifies? Run the charger check.
Frequently asked questions
What is an inboekdienstverlener?
A registration provider that books your charge sessions as EREs with the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) on your behalf, sells the certificates and pays you the proceeds. Private individuals cannot book EREs themselves — it has to go through a registered provider.
Can I sign up with two providers at the same time?
No. Your EAN code (the unique number of your grid connection) can be registered with one provider per calendar year. You can switch per new calendar year.
What is a normal service fee?
Most providers charge a percentage of the proceeds; at the time of writing, standard market fees are typically roughly between 15% and 20%. Always check what the fee covers and whether there are fixed costs on top.
Is a fixed price per kWh better than a market price?
It's a trade-off. A fixed price gives certainty but usually sits below the expected market proceeds — the provider takes over the price risk and charges for it. A market price moves with the market, up and down. Be especially wary of providers that 'guarantee' high fixed amounts without explaining how.
Can I switch to another provider later?
Yes. A registration contract legally runs for at least a calendar year; after that you can switch annually. Your old provider releases your EAN registration and the new one takes it over.
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