Sustainability

Sustainable entrepreneurship is essential for the future. This brings both challenges and opportunities. One thing is clear: in a sustainable future, technology plays a key role. Only with far-reaching technological innovation and collaboration can we achieve sustainability goals. This requires patience, creativity and adaptability. At the same time, entrepreneurs are confronted with stricter laws and regulations. Be inspired by sustainable projects and initiatives of our members and stay informed of the latest developments.

In the Gelderland municipality of Lochem, grid operator Liander is conducting a trial in which twelve monumental houses are heated for three years by using hydrogen. A globally unique project – called H2L – in which the existing gas network is used to distribute the hydrogen. FHI spoke with Arno Tuinman, responsible for metering at Liander, and Astrid van Sprang, energy consultant at Qirion. The unique project started three years ago, says Van Sprang: “In November 2022, we switched from natural gas to hydrogen. The district in Lochem in question had been in discussions with Lochem Energie for some time to see what options there were for making it more sustainable. Hydrogen emerged as one of the sustainable options.”