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How to develop an energy poverty assessment - Covenant of Mayors guidebook

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Publication date
15 July 2025
EPAH Type of publication
National/Local plan and strategies (SECAP, NECAP etc.)

Description

The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (CoM) is an ambitious initiative for local climate and energy actions. This guidebook provides local governments with methodological support for the development of sustainable energy and climate action plans (SECAPs) and focuses on the energy poverty assessment. It outlines a strategic approach for assessing energy poverty and setting targets. Additionally, it furnishes an array of indicators and resources to guide and em-power municipalities in effectively assessing and then planning to alleviate energy poverty in their communities.

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