Businesses in large parts of North Holland face a potential ten-year wait for a power connection due to an overstrained electricity grid, as reported by network operators Tennet and Liander. The surge in energy demand, driven by increased business activity and a shift from gas to electricity for sustainability, has heightened concerns of grid overload by 2026. While network operators are urging companies to limit electricity use during peak times, a call for businesses to develop plans aimed at reducing peak load has yielded little response. A strategic plan to address the severe repercussions of grid congestion is pending.