Energy poverty is not only about housing or energy costs, it is also a major public health issue. This article explores how inadequate heating, cooling, and ventilation affect health and wellbeing, drawing on evidence from the European WELLBASED project.
The European Commission has presented a new EU Agenda for Cities, outlining a strategic framework to strengthen the role of cities in achieving the European Union’s policy objectives and supporting sustainable and integrated urban development.
As part of its thematic focus on equity and vulnerability, EPAH has launched a dedicated cycle exploring Europe’s hidden inequalities and the social dimensions of energy poverty. Within this context, EPAH convened two complementary exchanges.
November 2025 | Newsletter
EPAH together with the Covenant of Mayors have organised a workshop in Spain to provide support, inspiration, and a shared space for municipalities that, throughout 2025, will be reporting on energy poverty indicators.
The European Commission’s initiative Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) is inviting organisations across Europe to submit session proposals for its Annual Conference 2026, taking place in Athens, Greece on 17–18 March 2026.
This year’s European Week of Regions and Cities placed a strong spotlight on one of Europe’s most pressing challenges: energy poverty.
Beneath energy and climate targets lies a fundamental question: who is being involved and who is at risk of being left behind?
In autumn 2025, EPAH convened two complementary conversations on a central question: how to make energy renovation work for households facing energy poverty without undermining affordability.
September 2025 | EPAH NEWSLETTER