Other instrument
Building Balance Programme
Building Balance
Two-framework evaluation · independent scoring
CRCF (certification)Partial
EU Biomass Strategy (allocation)Not aligned
↯ Two-framework dissonance — CRCF assessment differs from EU Biomass Strategy assessment. The asymmetry is the signal, not a defect.
Who benefits, concretely
Farmers
| Policy | Benefit | Concrete value | Eligibility | What to do | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Balance Programme Other scope | Other Housing associations in Noord-Brabant committed to using solely biobased insulation materials from 2027, creating guaranteed demand for agricultural entrepreneurs growing fibre crops. | Guaranteed demand from 2027 for biobased crops | Agricultural entrepreneurs growing fibre crops such as hemp, flax, miscanthus, and cup plants in Noord-Brabant region. | — | ongoing |
Building owners
| Policy | Benefit | Concrete value | Eligibility | What to do | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Balance Programme Other scope | Mandatory inclusion Housing associations in Noord-Brabant committed to utilising solely biobased isolation materials in both new and renovation projects from 2027 onwards. | 100% biobased insulation from 2027 | Housing associations operating in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. | — | ongoing |
Type: OTHER
Scope: NATIONAL · NL
Status: ACTIVE
Dutch national program aimed at accelerating the adoption of bio-based raw materials in building and construction, creating local value chains from farmers to builders, contributing to climate, circular economy, and rural transition goals.
Sources
- Policy brief on Sustainable construction.pdf· p. 16