Alderman Linda Voortman (GroenLinks) indicates that excluding students from such a scheme is a national issue. The scheme for the energy surcharge is implemented by the municipality in accordance with national guidelines. And even if she would like to compensate students, that is not possible, says the alderman. “I wish it were that simple, but it’s quite complex.” 33,000 students are eligible for such a scheme. This would involve an amount of 26 million euros, and the municipality would have to cough up that money itself.
No energy allowance for Utrecht students
