De energiebelasting
Example: De energiebelasting op elektriciteit stijgt volgend jaar aanzienlijk.
Definition
"De energiebelasting" refers to a tax imposed on the consumption or production of energy, such as electricity or gas. It is designed to encourage energy conservation and reduce environmental impact by making energy use more costly, often reflected in utility bills.
Etymology
The term "de energiebelasting" originates from Dutch, where "energie" means energy and "belasting" means tax. It combines these two words to specifically denote a tax related to energy usage. Did you know? The concept arose as governments sought ways to promote environmental responsibility through fiscal measures.
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"De energiebelasting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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