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Heating with fuel oil: what is still allowed and what is not?

As of 1 January 2022, you are no longer allowed to install or replace a fuel oil boiler in certain cases.

What heating devices may I install in existing buildings?

Is a natural gas grid available that you can connect to?

  • If so, you may not install a fuel oil boiler. Minor repairs to existing devices, on the other hand, are still allowed.
  • If not, you are allowed to install a fuel oil boiler to replace your old heating boiler.
  • If it is not clear, you can consult the tool ‘connectivity to the natural gas grid (in Dutch)’ of Fluvius. After entering the address of the building, four options are available:
Outcome of Fluvius toolThe Energy Decree states:
Natural gas is available at your doorstep

Installing a fuel oil boiler is not allowed

Natural gas is available across the road

Installing a fuel oil boiler is not allowed

Natural gas is available in the vicinity

Installing a fuel oil boiler is allowed
(Advice: if connecting to gas is technically possible, you can decide to choose a more forward-looking option such as a hybrid heat pump or a natural gas boiler)

No natural gas is available in the vicinity Installing a fuel oil boiler is allowed

What heating devices may I install in new-builds or buildings undergoing a deep energy renovation?

You are no longer allowed to install a fuel oil boiler in new-builds or buildings undergoing a deep energy renovation with a building permit requested from 1 January 2022. Even if a connection to the natural gas grid is not possible.

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