Energy Poverty and Energy Efficiency in Rural Areas: Desk-Research Findings of RENOVERTY

Rural residents are at a significantly higher risk of facing poverty and social
exclusion. In addition, this situation is particularly pronounced in the case of Central
and Eastern (CEE), Southern Eastern (SEE) and Southern European (SE) countries, where
rural energy poverty risk reached record levels.
Considering these, RENOVERTY is focused on upgrading the framework of energy
poverty and energy efficiency in rural areas. To do so, an extensive desk research
of more than 70 relevant scientific, grey, and policy literature sources has been
conducted, with the aim to review current knowledge and practice in energy poverty
research and policy in rural areas.