Which chargers qualify for ERE certificates?
Not every charging station automatically qualifies for ERE generation. Under the new Dutch ERE regulation, specific technical and ownership requirements must be met before charging sessions can be converted into tradable ERE certificates.
This means that simply owning an EV charger is not enough – the charging setup must also produce reliable, verifiable data.
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Why are there technical charging station requirements for EREs?
The ERE system is built around measurable CO₂ reduction.
Because EREs are used within a regulated compliance market, every charging session that generates EREs must be accurately measured and verifiable.
Without reliable data, emission reductions cannot be validated and no EREs are paid out.
This is why charger requirements play such an important role in the system.
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What are the requirements for ERE generation?
To qualify for ERE certificates, a charging setup generally needs to meet several conditions.
- You must own or control the charger
EREs are linked to the charging infrastructure, not the driver.
This means:
- public charging sessions do not generate ERE income for the driver
- the owner or operator of the charging point is the eligible party for earning EREs
This is why EREs are especially relevant for:
- Owners of home charging stations
- Businesses with private charging infrastructure
2. You must own or control the charger
One of the most important technical requirements is that the charger has an MID-certified energy meter built directly into the charging station.
The MID meter must be part of the charger itself. An external, aftermarket, or retrofitted meter does not qualify for ERE generation.
MID certification ensures that:
- electricity usage is measured accurately
- charging data meets regulatory standards
- reported kWh values can be trusted during verification
Without an MID-certified meter, charging data will not be accepted within the ERE system.
3. The charging data must be registered by a provider
Charging data cannot enter the ERE system automatically and by charging station owners alone.
To participate:
- charging points must be registered for EREs
- data must be linked to a recognised platform or provider
- charging activity must be submitted correctly for validation
This is where platforms like Tap Electric help by:
- Connecting to charging stations
- Recording and structuring charging data
- Taking care of the ERE process including data collection, verification and trading
Why data quality matters for EREs
Unlike traditional subsidy systems, EREs only exist after successful verification.
This means:
- inaccurate data can invalidate EREs
- incomplete charging records may be rejected
- poor measurement quality directly affects value generation
In other words: no verified session data = no EREs
Can home chargers qualify for EREs?
Yes — many private home chargers can qualify for ERE generation, provided they meet the technical requirements.
The rules of home chargers to earn EREs are:
- You own the EAN connection of your charger
- Your charger has an MID-certified meter
- Your charging data must be registered via a backend (such as Tap Electric)
This allows private individuals to participate in the ERE system and generate value from charging at home.
Can public chargers qualify for EREs?
Public charging stations can also generate EREs, but the certificates belong to the owner or operator of the charging infrastructure — not the EV driver using the charger.
This is an important distinction within the ERE system: the value is tied to the charging point and its data, not simply to electricity consumption.
How to check if your charger is eligible for EREs?
If you’re unsure whether your setup qualifies, the most important things to check are:
- Does the charger have an MID-certified meter? You can check this by examining the physical label on your charging point, checking the manufacturer’s documentation, or let Tap verify your charging point during the registration process (no commitment and no contract). Register for EREs and find out if you’re eligible to earn →
- Do you own or manage the charging point?
- Can the charger connect to an ERE-compatible platform such as Tap Electric who can gather your charging data ? In most cases, your charger can be connected to a back-end platform like Tap if it is OCPP compatible.
If the answer is yes to all three, there is a strong chance your charging station can participate in the ERE system.
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