The Institute of Sustainable Energy within the University of Malta monitors developments related to energy utilization in sectors such as demography, economy and industry. Analysis of trends of sector energy use provide basis for a strategy for the application of energy conservation and renewable energies. It organises and participates in teaching programmes and research projects in the field of energy technology. Other objectives include disseminating appropriate methods and techniques relevant to the our areas of interest and to design equipment adapted to local conditions.

This project targets the energy retrofit of private and public dwellings in the social housing sector of two regions of Emilia-Romagna by establishing an innovative financing approach, which applies an energy performance contracting (EPC) model combined with a new "green lease" concept based on the improved energy performance of the housing units (Energy Performance Tenancy Agreement - EPTA). It envisages to trigger sustainable energy investments of €15.29 million in 622 dwellings.

This organisation campaigned for additional financial support for people with cancer who were in particular need and struggling with their energy bills. Nearly one in five people with cancer turn off the heating, even though they're cold, because they're worried about paying their energy bills. Not enough people with cancer who are terminally ill, having treatment or receiving certain benefits get the financial help they need to keep their homes warm. 

Around 4 million UK households are in fuel poverty, unable to afford to live in a warm, dry home. National Energy Action is the national charity working to end fuel poverty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.