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320 million in subsidies still available for home sustainability, mostly going to highest incomes

320 million in subsidies still available for home sustainability, mostly going to highest incomes

Subsidies for making homes more sustainable in the Netherlands are predominantly being used by high-income households earning over 100,000 euros per year. Approximately 320 million euros remain available in the subsidy fund for the rest of the year.

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