Publications

This learning guide helps you move beyond diagnosis and planning to implement energy poverty mitigation measures that are ready to be put into practice. Now is the moment to turn your goals into concrete results. 

This WELLBASED report details targeted actions across six European pilot cities (Edirne, Jelgava, Leeds, Heerlen, Óbuda, Valencia) in energy poor households to improve health outcomes through evidence-based approaches and systemic data collection. The findings provide a framework for replication by other European cities and policy recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of future urban health initiatives targeting energy poverty.

ENTRACK developed a 12-question survey to assess participants’ opinions and understanding of energy planning, as well as their involvement in the process. 

Explore the study on transport poverty in the EU. This report examines definitions, indicators, and mitigation strategies, with insights from Germany, Poland, Romania, and Spain.

The Stakeholder Matrix and Pathways of Engagement report serves a dual purpose: to create an in-depth analysis of relevant stakeholders and to design flexible engagement pathways that evolve with the project’s goals. 

The main objective of this report is to unpack the complex interplay of factors shaping energy-related perceptions and behaviors across diverse rural Mediterranean communities.

This handbook aims to provide practical advice based on collective peer experience and help
municipalities face the challenges of the phase of action implementation.

This document systematizes the 10 initial steps to create an energy community, namely: 1) Pitching the idea to the local community 2) Seeking beneficial partnerships 3) Assessing the legal and regulatory context 4) Selecting buildings and sizing renewable energy systems 5) Defining the legal entity 6) Developing the financial and operational model 7) Defining internal regulations 8) Communicating with the local community and recruiting participants 9) Identifying and including vulnerable families 10) Licensing the renewable energy community

Are you ready to tackle energy poverty in your community? This short guide provides a clear, step-by-step guide for municipalities to identify the most feasible and impactful actions to prioritise at the local level.

This scientific article explores the potential roles that local organisations can play in delivering energy support to energy-poor households and maps their needs for effective collaboration.

The taxonomy report of social energy plans, strategies and policies from EU level down to municipal level provides a structured overview of the multi-level governance of social energy policies, drawing from a wide array of international, EU, national, regional, and local policies.

The new report by the RENOVERTY project indicates the rigorous need for policy transformations and improvements to address energy efficiency and energy poverty issues in rural areas. 

One of the key issues in identifying solutions to tackle energy poverty is related to their sustainability over time and the possibility of involving vulnerable households without creating a financial burden for them. One-shot solutions, such as welfare public-funded projects and government support, may help solve the issue for a few beneficiaries but are usually not self-sustainable in the long term and are applied top-down. Funds from governments or public institutions (grants, tax credits, incentives, etc.) are key in supporting initiatives to fight energy poverty. Still, several other options are available, including the involvement of market players (e.g. ESCOs) or exploiting opportunities from the new EU regulation on energy communities.

This guide helps policymakers with strategic outdoor interventions to tackle summer energy poverty, using insights from three years of project data and citizen input for more resilient neighbourhoods.

This guide presents strategies, tools, and methods for adapting to extreme heat, addressing summer energy poverty, and lowering health risks, based on the project's hands-on experiences. (Report nº6)

Go through RENOVERTY’s first policy brief to learn about the audit results as well as direct recommendations on what can European governmental bodies do to mitigate energy poverty in rural areas

This impact report presents the key findings and insights from the Transition Point mobile one-stop shop pilot project which was deployed in Portugal as a way to support energy-poor households.

This document delves into measuring impacts on summer energy poverty, using improved indicators beyond energy savings to tackle heat-related challenges more accurately.

This scientific paper provides a review on hard-to-reach households, including vulnerable groups and an indicator set to gauge these audiences in the European Union and all 27 Member States.

Explore a comparative analysis of energy poverty in Portugal and Spain. This study highlights gaps in definitions and measurements, offering recommendations for more inclusive and effective frameworks.

Achieving a citizen-centred and inclusive energy transition requires harnessing affordable and clean energy solutions while facilitating the active participation of consumers in line with the aims of the European Green Deal.

This article examines the multidimensional problem of energy poverty, focusing on its connections to climate change and its manifestation at rural and urban scales across selected European countries and Israel.

This policy brief highlights the role of national governments in fostering the development of energy communities in their territories and fulfilling their potential for social cohesion.

To deepen the understanding on rural energy poverty and energy efficiency, RENOVERTY
conducted an online survey of stakeholders across Europe deriving key insights
on existing needs, barriers, and proposed solutions for energy poverty and energy
efficiency in vulnerable rural and peri-urban areas.

One aspect of energy poverty that remains largely unexplored in Europe is rural energy poverty, receiving limited attention despite being more prevalent than in urban contexts. Additionally, in the pursuit of a clean and just transition, rural areas in Europe are often left behind.