On Thursday 27 May 2021, the Chamber approved the bill to ban automatic renewal of dormant energy contracts from 2022. As a result of this decision, affected households will be able to save up to €1,000 a year on their gas and electricity bills. But what actually is a dormant contract and what does federal energy regulator CREG say about them?

The Colruyt group is now offering green electricity and natural gas to Walloon and Flemish citizens. This new service is handled by its subsidiary Dats 24. Already a fuel specialist, Dats 24 is determined to establish its place among energy suppliers.

From May 2021, many Belgians may get a bad surprise when they open their gas and/or electricity bills. Which households are affected and what is driving this sharp rise in energy prices?