This publication describes the strategy of Gas Natural Fenosa to reinforce and systematize the personalized management of vulnerable clients, strengthen collaboration with third sector entities and improve the relationship mechanisms with social entities.Read more
Energy efficiency is a powerful tool for lowering the disproportionate energy costs faced by low-income customers. Unfortunately, lack of capital, lack of credit, and aging housing stock that may need health and safety improvements often prevent these consumers from taking advantage of low-...Read more
This report contains a list of articles focusing on energy poverty from different angles, including articles on energy poverty definitions, smart meters, health, architecture and tenants.Read more
This research brings to the spotlight the needs and benefits of looking deeper into residential sector energy consumption in a southern European country. Portugal and the municipality of Évora, in particular, were selected as case studies. Residential sector consumption is a moving target,...Read more
The aim of the study is to determine heating and cooling energy needs and assess the energy gap on thermal comfort at households, both in heating and cooling seasons. The approach was applied throughout the 5 climatic zones of Portugal, ranging from the coldest, with more than 1800 heating...Read more
Daily electricity consumption profiles from smart meters are explored as proxies of active behavior regarding space heating and cooling. The influence of the environment air temperature (multiple maximum and minimum daily thresholds) on electricity consumption was explored for a final sample of...Read more
The energy transition and with it the rising electricity prices have brought the connection of energy and social inequality on the agenda. This anthology reflects the current state of energy poverty, energy policy and social inequality. It brings together contributions from research and practice...Read more
This study focuses on two main research objectives. The first objective identifies the links between different types of buildings and the socio-economic characteristics of their dwellers to conclude which part of Europe’s population should renovate their buildings most urgently for the benefit...Read more
