Ika and Pauline live on a houseboat near Amsterdam. In 2005 they started a sustainable renovation project starting with four solar panels on their roof. Now they have 13 solar panels and 10m2 of solar collectors. They enjoy the fact that they can shower and heat their home using clean energy every day. In summer, when the sun does not shine for a day, they choose to take a short shower with lukewarm water instead of heating their home with wood. They live much more with the seasons. They also do not have a gas or electricity meter, and their only expenses are maintenance and the cost of wood pellets.
Houseboat space Woonark de ruimte
Country:
Netherlands
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Online presence:
https://www.wijzijnom.com/portfolio-item/woonark-pauline-en-ika/
Organisational form:
Individual
Target area:
2 Peri-urban area
Main focus:
Direct energy production and/or consumption
Ongoing case in 2022:
Case was ongoing in 2022