The energy transition is changing faster than ever. Electric driving is growing rapidly, legislation is evolving, and new systems are emerging to encourage sustainability. One of these developments is the introduction of Emission Reduction Units (EREs).
Since January 1, 2026, this scheme has been in force in the Netherlands, based on the European RED III Directive (Renewable Energy Directive III). This creates a new mechanism that does something interesting: it directly links the growth of electric driving to a financial return for those who drive sustainably. Read more about it in this article (Dutch): Artikel
Check in this list if your charging station is ready for ERE registration: https://ere-registratie.nl/laadpalen-met-mid-meter/
Is your charging station not listed? Then check the manufacturer's website or your charging station's manual to see if it has a MID logo or certification.
Maxem's Role
Although the principle sounds simple, there is a considerable amount of administration and certification behind the scenes regarding the registration of emission reduction units. Data must be validated, charging volumes must be registered, and certificates must be issued and sold correctly. This is where the role of a knowledge partner comes into play.
At Maxem, we have been working with similar systems regarding HBE certificates for sustainable energy for years. Based on that experience, we make the necessary technical charging data available to our specialized booking partner, who subsequently handles the registration and certification process with the Netherlands Emissions Authority (NEa). Specifically, Maxem provides:
- Making the raw charging data and kWh readings of connected charging points available
- Facilitating the connection through which data is securely transferred to the booking partner
- Maintaining and storing the administrative history of charging sessions
We work with two parties. Ere-registratie.nl is for private individuals and Goodpower is for B2B companies.
Private customers (ere-registratie.nl)
No administrative burden for you. Is your charging station connected to Maxem’s CPMS? Then you don't have to do anything yourself for your connection. You only need to fill out a form. Request it via this link: https://ere-registratie.nl/maxem/. The charging data is automatically forwarded from our system to our booking partner. No manual exports, no separate registrations – the EREs are simply redeemed for you. Please note that bookkeeping agency may deduct a percentage of the revenue as a service fee.
The goal is simple: to ensure that, as a charging station owner, you not only drive sustainably but also actually benefit from the value you create.
- Automatic reading: Every quarter (first time expected in October 2026).
- Manual upload: Once a year (in March).
- Proceeds calculation: Based on the number of charged kWh (via a MID-meter) and the current market price of the certificates.
Start registering your ERE's now: https://ere-registratie.nl/maxem/ 👈
Fill in the serial ID number as OCPP ID:
B2B companies (Goodpower)
GoodPower is part of FincoEnergies, a leading player in fuels and decarbonization for transport, with independent experience in emissions trading.
What Maxem adds is the lean energy management behind it. By incorporating this, you prevent peak loads, focus on lean depot charging, and maximize the utilization of the existing grid connection. Together, electric charging is not only managed more efficiently but also yields higher returns.
With this collaboration, you benefit from:
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Fully automatic registration and variable payout of EREs.
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Additional revenue from your existing charging infrastructure, without extra administration.
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Lean energy management that allows more electric vehicles to charge within the existing grid connection.
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More electric vehicles charged within the same grid connection.
Together with GoodPower, we make electric charging not only leaner but also valuable.
Want to redeem your EREs?
Calculate immediately how much value you can derive from your emission reduction units and cash in that value immediately:
https://fincoenergies.com/diensten/goodpower/
Requirement: Your charging station must have a MID meter
A MID meter (Measuring Instruments Directive) is required for ERE certificates to officially and accurately demonstrate how much electricity has been charged into your electric car. This measurement is mandatory in order to qualify for financial reimbursement (refund per kWh). MID meters are officially certified according to European standards. A MID meter guarantees the government the accuracy of billing, which is a legal requirement when passing on charging costs.
Why a MID meter?
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Accuracy & Reliability: The meter has been independently tested and meets European requirements for billing.
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Legal requirement: Without a MID-certified meter in the charging station, no EREs can be granted.
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Verification: The Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) only accepts these measurements as proof.
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Billing: It enables correct registration of charging costs and proper tax reporting.
My charging station does not have a MID meter:
Internal meter required: A separate smart meter in your meter cupboard does not count for ERE. The MID meter must be integrated into the charger itself. If your charging station does not have a built-in MID meter, you cannot directly apply for ERE certificates (Emission Reduction Units).
What now?
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Check: To be sure, check the technical documentation of your charging station. Sometimes a small MID meter is built in but not immediately visible.
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Upgrade/Replace: If your charging station indeed does not have a MID meter, it must be upgraded or replaced with a model that does in order to qualify for the annual ERE reimbursement.
You can check the manufacturer’s website or the manual of your charging station to see if it has a MID logo or certification.
What about generated solar energy?
Solar power from proven origin counts for approximately twice as much as grid power. In practice, this amounts to almost double the number of certificates per kWh. If the generation installation is also connected to other installations or feeds back into the grid, the registration service provider must demonstrate, at one-hour intervals (or more precisely), that generation and delivery to transmission occur simultaneously. And the scope is sharply defined: only electricity actually supplied to transmission qualifies — renewable power fed back into the grid or to other installations at the connection point does not count. Anyone wishing to claim a higher renewable share than the grid average (50.5% in 2026) must demonstrate that the power comes directly from generation at the same delivery location or via a direct line, supported by a Guarantee of Origin.
However, the specific technical requirements are not clear in the regulations. We recommend contacting ere-registratie.nl (private customers) or GoodPower (B2B customers) to inquire about the current options.
FAQ
What is the status of my application at ere-registratie.nl?
For questions about progress, you can visit the FAQ page of ERE-registratie. Contact them via https://ere-registratie.nl/contact/ and you can ask your question regarding your registration here.
What is the status of my application with GoodPower?
Contact them via https://fincoenergies.com/contact/ and you can ask your question regarding your registration here.