It is our pleasure to present the summary of the Energy Report of the Netherlands. This Energy Report, published in January 2016 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, provides a long term and comprehensive vision of the energy system of the Netherlands. The Dutch cabinet is taking part in a global effort to develop a low CO energy economy that is safe, reliable and affordable. The society-wide Energy Agreement for Sustainable Growth that was concluded in September 2013 in The Netherlands with industries, non-governmental organisations and governments was a major first step. The Energy Agreement included targets for energy efficiency savings to 1.5% of our final energy consumption and for an increased share of renewable energy (14% by 2020 and 16% by 2023). This Energy Report focusses on the phase after the Energy Agreement, beyond 2023. Key issue is how to achieve a CO neutral energy supply system by 2050. In our energy policy, we will work on three main principles: 1) focus on CO reduction; 2) make the most of the economic opportunities that the energy transition offers and 3) integrate energy in spatial planning policy.