Problems with your power connection?
Problems with your power connection?
Problems with your power connection?
Claim compensation
Claim compensation
Claim compensation
The Dutch electricity grid is overloaded. As a result, individuals and businesses are not receiving the electricity they are legally entitled to. Have you also been disadvantaged by problems with your electricity connection? Join the mass claim!
The Dutch electricity grid is overloaded. As a result, individuals and businesses are not receiving the electricity they are legally entitled to. Have you also been disadvantaged by problems with your electricity connection? Join the mass claim!
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Examples of how a faulty power connection affects people
Examples of how a faulty power connection affects people
How does this affect you?
How does this affect you?
A delayed or denied power connection can lead to many types of problems. With this kind of problem, you can register for the mass claim.
New construction home delayed
Due to delays in connections, new construction homes are vacant.
New construction home delayed
Due to delays in connections, new construction homes are vacant.
Heat pump unusable
A heat pump consumes a lot of electricity and requires a heavy power connection.
Heat pump unusable
A heat pump consumes a lot of electricity and requires a heavy power connection.
Companies without power
Energy-intensive companies often require an additional heavy power connection.
Companies without power
Energy-intensive companies often require an additional heavy power connection.
Not off the gas
The government requires you to transition from gas to electricity.
Not off the gas
The government requires you to transition from gas to electricity.
Discover how these issues affect you and why action is necessary.
New construction home delayed
Due to delays in connections, new construction homes are vacant.
Heat pump unusable
A heat pump consumes a lot of electricity and requires a heavy power connection.
Companies without power
Energy-intensive companies often require an additional heavy power connection.
Not off the gas
The government requires you to transition from gas to electricity.
Am I eligible?
Am I eligible?
You can sign up if you are having problems with your power connection. For example, in case of delays, a denied upgrade, or a completely denied power connection.
1
Delay in connection
If you as a company or individual have received a connection with a long delay (18+ weeks).
2
Denied connection
3
Rejected reinforcement
1
Delay in connection
If you as a company or individual have received a connection with a long delay (18+ weeks).
2
Denied connection
3
Rejected reinforcement
1
Delay in connection
If you as a company or individual have received a connection with a long delay (18+ weeks).
2
Denied connection
3
Rejected reinforcement
What now?
Explore what happens after your registration
Explore what happens after your registration
01
Inventory
Sign up and we will assess whether there are enough registrations for a mass claim.
02
Start class action lawsuit
If there are enough registrations, the mass claim will start. We will negotiate on your behalf with the parties involved for a settlement or lawsuit.
03
Receive compensation
Upon success, you will receive financial compensation without any upfront costs. Only a percentage of the compensation is charged.
The latest news
4 november 2024
Nieuwbouwwoningen zonder stroom, “onze buurt wordt niet aangesloten”
New-build homes without power, “our neighborhood isn’t getting connected.”
4 november 2024
Nieuwbouwwoningen zonder stroom, “onze buurt wordt niet aangesloten”
New-build homes without power, “our neighborhood isn’t getting connected.”
1 november 2024
Vol stroomnet overmacht? Niet volgens de Rechtbank Den-Haag
Full Electricity Grid Force Majeure? Not According to The Hague District Court.
1 november 2024
Vol stroomnet overmacht? Niet volgens de Rechtbank Den-Haag
Full Electricity Grid Force Majeure? Not According to The Hague District Court.
30 oktober 2024
Energietransitie stagneert, transportvermogen geweigerd vanwege congestie
Energy transition stalls, transport capacity denied due to congestion
30 oktober 2024
Energietransitie stagneert, transportvermogen geweigerd vanwege congestie
Energy transition stalls, transport capacity denied due to congestion
Frequently asked questions
Why this inventory for a mass claim?
In the Netherlands, a grid operator must connect any request for a connection to the electricity grid within 18 weeks. If the grid operator does not comply, it may be liable for damages. Unfortunately, this is often not adhered to, leading to damage. An inventory indicates how many individuals and companies suffer damage as a result. With sufficient registrations, we will start a claims foundation to recover the damages from the grid operators.
What is a mass claim?
Why should I join this claim?
Are there costs associated with participation?
What happens after my registration?
Frequently asked questions
Why this inventory for a mass claim?
In the Netherlands, a grid operator must connect any request for a connection to the electricity grid within 18 weeks. If the grid operator does not comply, it may be liable for damages. Unfortunately, this is often not adhered to, leading to damage. An inventory indicates how many individuals and companies suffer damage as a result. With sufficient registrations, we will start a claims foundation to recover the damages from the grid operators.
What is a mass claim?
Why should I join this claim?
Are there costs associated with participation?
What happens after my registration?
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Pieter Huitema
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Pieter Huitema
Pieter Huitema
Lawyer
Pieter Huitema
Pieter Huitema
Lawyer
Determined to support businesses and consumers in their fight for reliable access to the power grid.
We have extensive experience with complex legal procedures, including mass claims and energy law.
Background
The three largest grid operators in the Netherlands are Enexis Netbeheer, Liander, and Stedin. These organizations are responsible for the management, maintenance, and expansion of the electricity grid. They are also legally required to connect every request for electricity from both businesses and individuals to the electricity grid.
Current Challenges
Due to an increasing demand for electricity, ongoing construction of new commercial buildings and homes, and sustainable initiatives, the electricity grid is overloaded. The energy transition, which leads to increased electricity consumption, puts additional pressure on our electricity grid. The necessary network expansions, such as new cables and substations, cannot keep up with the demand. Currently, 6600 businesses and many households are waiting for a connection.
Legal Context
The Electricity Act imposes an obligation on grid managers to connect a request for a connection to the electricity grid within 18 weeks. If grid managers fail to meet these obligations, they can be held responsible for damages caused by delays or refusals.
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