This publication summarises the recommendations of the European Policy Centre Energy Poverty Task Force, which - under the support of the King Baudouin Foundation and the Foundation Schneider Electric - suggested possibilities for action at the EU level to fight energy poverty.Read more
We calculate the demand for heating at the household level by integrating the technological data on the heating needs of different types of buildings with the information available in Istat’s Household Budget Survey. This new dataset is used to estimate a measure of energy poverty (EP) that is...Read more
This publication describes the concept of energy poverty, including its main causes and impacts. In addition, it looks at the main policies and measures relevant for this topic in Europe and Italy.Read more
The 22nd edition of the annual report on the state of poor housing of the Abbé Pierre Foundation draws the picture of a France fractured by the housing crisis. 4 million people are homeless, poorly housed or without personal accommodation. In addition to these most serious situations, 12.1...Read more
NEA commissioned this report as, although there are some real challenges and tensions to be addressed, we believe that it is possible to tackle both decarbonisation of energy and fuel poverty. Through better focusing of energy efficiency programmes and other support to low-income households, we...Read more
This study examines the extent to which the economic crisis in the Republic of Cyprus has affected low income households socially and in terms of health, as a result of significantly decreased amounts of heating energy consumption during winters. The study uses empirical evidence and qualitative...Read more
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
