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Environmental agency audits my business for energy-saving — what now?

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Don't panic. Gather: eLoket report, EML checklist per implemented measure + invoices. Insufficient: chance for remediation + tailored arrangement.

Reviewed by FFCheck-redactie · Last reviewed 2026-05-28

On audit you must show either full EML implementation for your sector, OR identification + implementation of all measures with payback < 5 years. Plan:

  1. Gather eLoket report (RVO compliance report)
  2. EML checklist per measureimplementation + invoices + optional kWh metering
  3. For unimplemented measuresjustification (not profitable, technically impossible, planned within 12 months)
  4. Insufficient compliancetypically 6-12 month remediation window with tailored arrangement
  5. Continued non-compliancepenalty payment (typically €1,500-€15,000) + enforcement decision. Object to enforcement: 6 weeks at municipality/agency.

Tip: hire energy advisor (EIA deductible) for pre-audit inspection.

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What is the energy-saving obligationStatutory duty for businesses > 50,000 kWh or > 25,000 m³ gas/year: implement all energy-saving measures with payback < 5 years. Plus report…What is the EMLPer-sector list of RVO-recognised energy-saving measures with payback < 5 years. Implement everything = automatic compliance.What is EIA — Energy Investment DeductionEIA: 40% extra investment deduction on top of KIA for SME energy-saving investments > €2,500. Notify RVO within 3 months. Energy List explai…

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Updated: 2026-05-28

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