Electricity and ERE-E: what qualifies?

From electricity supply to ERE-E

One ERE represents 1 kg of CO₂-equivalent emission reduction across the energy chain, compared with a fixed fossil reference. The Dutch fuel transition obligation uses these units from 2026. ERE-E is the electricity category.

You record the supply in the Dutch Emissions Authority's Register Energy for Transport (REV). This is called booking. The register calculates the units, which can be sold to fuel suppliers with an obligation.

Eligible electricity

Electricity supplied to cars, trucks and mobile machinery may qualify. Forklifts and terminal tractors must be capable of moving themselves. Under current rules, shore power supplied to inland and seagoing vessels can be booked until the end of 2029.

Offices, lighting, standalone reefer containers and stationary machines do not qualify. Electricity for rail transport and aircraft ground power is also excluded. Charging a general battery does not itself earn ERE-E. Separate conditions apply to swappable vehicle batteries.

One terminal can supply several sectors:

Supply	Unit
Trucks and eligible mobile machinery	LRE-E
Inland vessels	BRE-E
Seagoing vessels	ZRE-E

Electricity units can only meet an obligation in their sector of origin. Record the destination of each supply.

Records and registration

Supply must pass through a metered delivery point. The main grid connection must be registered to the supplier booking the electricity or authorising a booking service provider. An electricity contract or ownership of a charger does not establish that status.

Keep meter readings, session records, connection details and agreements between the parties. An independent verifier checks bookings annually. See the ERE-E evidence file for the records to prepare.

Revenue

For grid electricity, the renewable share is 50.5% in 2026. Businesses may use 100% for qualifying on-site generation or a direct line, subject to further conditions. Private individuals always use the grid average.

The calculation determines the number of ERE-E units. Revenue then depends on the sale price and the costs of booking, verification and services. Agree who sells the units, which costs are deducted and when payment is due.