The article focuses on the measures implemented in Italy and Spain, the two initial epicentres of the epidemic in Europe; it highlights the key challenges that arise and outlines innovative alternatives to face them, beyond disconnection bans.
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The report summerises the information from the following reports:
Best practice guide on financial tools
A summary of the national and European measures addressing vulnerable consumers and energy poverty
Replicable best practice national and European measures
European market survey
This study addresses the situation of energy poverty in six EU member states.
The aim of the research presented in this paper is to under-
stand, evaluate and consequently reveal the experiences of students living in
the private-rentedd sector, quantify their possible exposure to fuel poverty,
and to determine the impacts of this exposure on their well-being.
This study considers the development of a new territory energy poverty evaluation indicator, called Poverty Adaptive Degree Hourly Index (PADHI).
The Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown exacerbated
energy poverty and insecurity for millions of customers worldwide.
Many governments introduced emergency measures to protect
energy consumers in this very delicate phase.
This paper examines how the Irish carbon tax can be raised without increasing
poverty and disproportionately affecting low-income households. It shows that
poverty can in fact be reduced and the lowest-income fifth of households left
better-off using a third of revenues from a carbon tax rise.
Energy poverty (EP) is a major social problem in the European Union (EU).
EP negatively affects people's health and well-being.
EP and its impact on health tended to worsen during the economic crisis.
Women and Mediterranean and Eastern EU Members States are more affected.
La pobreza energética se define como la situación en la que se encuentra un hogar en el
que las necesidades básicas de suministros de energía no pueden ser satisfechas, como
consecuencia de un nivel de ingresos insuficiente, y que pueden ser posiblemente
agravada por disponer de una vivienda inefici
The document sets out Ireland's level of ambition, accompanied by specific targets to be achieved against a comprehensive set of metrics, with appropriate disaggregation, including by gender, where data is available
The document sets out Ireland's level of ambition, accompanied by specific targets to be achieved against a comprehensive set of metrics, with appropriate disaggregation, including by gender, where data is available.
In this analysis, energy poverty levels are evaluated for Greece, the municipality of Évora (Portugal), and the Basque Country (Spain): energy bills are modeled based on building energy performance data and other energy uses, and adjusted according to socio-demographic variables.
The report consists of two sections, the first of which examines policies and measures to address energy
poverty across the EU, while the second presents the latest statistics on energy poverty. Both sections
offer state-of-the art knowledge and evidence on ongoing efforts to address the problem.
The aim of the research presented in this paper is to understand, evaluate and consequently reveal the experiences of students living in the private-rented sector, quantify their possible exposure to fuel poverty, and to determine the impacts of this exposure on their well-being.
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Slovenia at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an
understanding of the key aspects of energy poverty in Slovenia
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in the Czech Republic at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an
understanding of the key aspects of energy poverty in the Czech Republic
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Cyprus at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an understanding
of the key aspects of energy poverty in Cyprus.
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Croatia at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an understanding
of the key aspects of energy poverty in the Croatia
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Estonia at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an understanding
of the key aspects of energy poverty in Estonia
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Finland at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an understanding
of the key aspects of energy poverty in Finland
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in France at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an understanding
of the key aspects of energy poverty in France
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Hungary at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an
understanding of the key aspects of energy poverty in Hungary.
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Bulgaria at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an
understanding of the key aspects of energy poverty in Bulgaria
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Belgium at a glance. With key indicators, policies, and publications, it offers an
understanding of the key aspects of energy poverty in Belgium
This Member State Report of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) provides an overview of the energy
poverty situation in Austria at a glance. With key indicators, policies and publications, it offers an understanding
of the key aspects of energy poverty in Austria.