Every New Building in the Netherlands Must Be (Almost) Energy Neutral Starting Jan. 1, 2021 By Marijn Bodelier & Jan Herfkens on January 6, 2021 Posted in Dutch Law, Dutch Property Law, Dutch Real Estate Law, energy label, EU, Featured, governing law, GT Alert, property law, real estate As of Jan. 1, 2021, all permit applications for new buildings in the Netherlands are being tested against new criteria which aim to ensure that these new buildings are (almost) energy neutral. Continue reading the full GT Alert.