blokkostenzones
Blokkostenzones, also known as block cost zones, are a system of dividing energy production costs in the Netherlands. Under this system, energy producers are grouped into zones, each of which bears the costs of a portion of the country's energy production. The zones are created by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, in consultation with the energy sector.
The zone system aims to provide a fair distribution of the costs associated with power plant maintenance,
There are three types of zone systems: a phase-out zone, a redundancy zone, and a backup zone.
The zone system also allows for the creation of a knowledge and cooperation center, where companies can