The Green Menu helps owners of 1930s homes to make them more sustainable

Today, the Amstelveen Green Menu was presented on the residents' evening in the Elsrijk district. This website is the result of a collaboration between the municipality, residents' initiative Duurzaam Elsrijk and De Groene Grachten. De Groene Grachten has investigated the sustainable options, legal and financial feasibility to sustainably renovate five representative homes in the district. The insights from these advisory processes were presented during the information meeting and summarized on The Green Menu for 1930s homes.

The Municipality of Amstelveen wants to accelerate making the city more sustainabile and to encourage energy-saving measures by residents. The goal is to reduce energy consumption with the ultimate ambition to make Amstelveen independent of fossil resources. To encourage homeowners of historic buildings, the municipality, in collaboration with De Groene Grachten, has selected five representative 1930s homes in the Elsrijk district for a tailor-made sustainable advice. The consultants of De Groene Grachten have analyzed these homes and conducted research into possible improvements for energy saving, energy generation and sustainable heating. Based on these recommendations, the possible measures for all homes in the Amstelveen district in the 1930s were mapped out on The Green Menu.

On The Green Menu Amstelveen, owners of 1930s homes will find solutions for insulation, ventilation, heating, electricity, water and greenery and quick wins. The measures also state which subsidies, financing and municipal regulations apply. The calculation tools provide an indication of the costs, savings, comfort improvement and environmental impact. If you are inspired, you can start with the next steps, such as energy advice or implementation. The Green Menu is therefore the starting point for sustainability for owners of 1930s homes.