hittebelasting
Hittebelasting is a term used in Dutch-speaking contexts to describe a levy on heat energy used for heating buildings and producing hot water. It can refer to a municipal tax, a tariff charged by a district heating operator, or a combination of these. On heating invoices it is often shown as a separate line item.
How it is assessed and charged varies. Typically it is based on the amount of heat consumed,
Terminology and status differ across places. Some jurisdictions treat hitt ebelasting as a tax administered by
Criticism focuses on potential regressivity and complexity, as charges can fall more heavily on lower-income households