Smart power usage
The electricity grid is becoming increasingly full. This is because we are using more and more energy, but also generating more power with solar panels, for example. To keep the grid in balance and use as much green power as possible, it helps if you use power at the right time. The e.Klok from Stedin is a handy and free tool for this. Read below how this works.
To predict the available (green) power, there is the e.klok from the network manager Stedin. e.klok provides current insight into the available power. If the clock is red, it is wise to postpone the consumption of, for example, the tumble dryer, dishwasher or charging the car. Is the e.klok green? Then there is sufficient power available and the right time to use energy. This helps to prevent malfunctions and you contribute to the use of green energy.
Easily install eKlok on your mobile:
--> For iOS (Safari):
- Open www.eklok.nl in Safari.
- Tap the share icon (square with up arrow).
- Select 'Add to Home Screen'.
- Give it a name, for example "eClock", and tap 'Add'.
--> For Android (Chrome):
- Open www.eklok.nl in Chrome.
- Tap the menu button (three dots).
- Select 'Add to Home Screen'.
- Give it a name, for example "eClock", and tap 'Add'.
Around April 1st 2025 we made a joke where we launched The Green Energy Coach which announces the availability of green energy every hour through a loudspeaker. Read the original article below ;-)
The green energy coach: Smart power use, together we prevent grid congestion!
The electricity grid is becoming increasingly full. The use of electricity is increasing and we are generating more and more with solar panels. This can lead to grid overload, as we saw in March 2025 when 45,000 households in The Hague were left without electricity. But what if we could deal with this more intelligently together? That is why we are starting a pilot in our district with The Green Energy Coach!
What does the green energy coach do?
With a simple public address system, the Green Energy Coach lets residents know when a lot of green energy is available and when it is better to wait with large energy consumers such as:
- Washing and drying- Turning on the dishwasher- Charging electrical appliances, bicycle, fat bikes, car, ....
By planning our consumption better, we prevent overload and make optimal use of sustainable energy.
What does this mean to you?
- Between 8am and 6pm you will hear via the public address system when it is smart to use power. Extra message in case of unexpected changes. - You easily contribute to a more sustainable and stable energy network. - You no longer have to think about peak and off-peak times yourself.
Watch the video below to see how the Green Energy Coach works
When will the pilot start?
The installation will be officially put into use on Tuesday 1 April at 12:00. Can't hear the call well? Let us know! The installation is now at half the maximum volume and can still be adjusted. Do you have questions or suggestions? Share them via Hoplr.
Image left: broadcasting range Green Energy Coach Duinoord