// Transparency
Why no ERE service provider is NEa accredited
The NEa publishes a list of registered providers. The NEa explicitly states this is not accreditation or a quality certification.
That is exactly why providers should be compared on facts: fee structure, data flow, operational reliability and clear terms.
// What the NEa says
Registration • not accreditation
Inclusion on the list means a provider is registered. It is not an NEa quality stamp. Providers remain responsible for correct registration and compliance.
View the official NEa list// What to actually check
How to really compare a service provider
Accreditation does not exist, so don't be swayed by quality-label language. These are the six points that actually decide what you keep and how free you stay.
- Service fee • what percentage does the provider keep, and does that cover everything (verification, payout, support)? Joulo charges a 20% service fee.
- Contract term • is the contract cancellable yearly or are you locked in? Consumer contracts may not carry a fixed term (Wet van Dam).
- Meter data • are your sessions read automatically via API or OCPP, or do you submit them yourself? A photo of your meter is not a valid measurement source.
- Authorisation • the authorisation binds one party per connection (EAN). Check how easily you can switch later.
- Verification • an independent verifier checks the registrations. Ask who carries that cost.
- Payout • how often and how transparently are you paid? Joulo pays quarterly, with every sale traceable.
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
// Compare on facts
Compare transparently and choose confidently
Use our comparison and verify each provider's real setup for fees, lock-in, verification costs, and data handling.