Energy Poverty

This document summarizes the key lessons and policy insights gained from implementing the POWERPOOR project. It provides guidance for policymakers and practitioners on effective strategies to address energy poverty based on project experience and outcomes. (2023)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries, citizens

Type of document: report

• This guideline provides a detailed analysis of energy poverty, covering its social causes, health effects, housing performance issues, regulatory frameworks, funding mechanisms, and best practices for mitigation. (2016)

  Language: English

  Target: Intermediaries, citizens

  Type of document: guidelines 

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This study analyzes the relationship between energy poverty and income inequality across 37 countries. It provides economic insights into how income disparities influence energy access and affordability, informing policy approaches to address these interconnected issues.   (2023)

Language: English

Target: municipalities

Type of document: report

This resource outlines concepts, methods, and approaches used in the EnergyMeasures project to incorporate behaviour change strategies when engaging with energy-poor households. It provides practical frameworks for improving the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing energy poverty through behavioural adaptations. (2020)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries

Type of document: report

This guide offers practical energy efficiency measures that households can implement to reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills. It includes simple, actionable tips suitable for various home types. (2023)

Language: Spanish

Target: intermediary

Type of document: guidelines

This resource offers easy-to-implement, affordable strategies to enhance household comfort and energy efficiency. Ideal for intermediaries and households alike, it provides tips on reducing energy waste, improving thermal comfort, and lowering energy bills without significant investment. The solutions promote sustainable living while addressing energy poverty challenges. (2020)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries, citizens 

Type of document: training material

This guide provides simple steps and practical advice to help households reduce electricity consumption. It covers everyday actions that lower energy use and electricity bills without requiring significant investment. (2022)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries, citizens

type of document: guidelines

This guide presents practical measures for households to lower heating expenses during winter. It includes tips on efficient heating use, insulation improvements, and simple behavioral changes to improve thermal comfort while reducing energy consumption. (2022)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries, citizens

Type of document: guidelines

This guideline provides methods and criteria for evaluating the social effects of energy communities. It supports practitioners and policymakers in measuring community benefits, social inclusion, and equitable energy access related to energy community project (2021)

Language: English

Target: municipalities

Type of document: report

This document presents draft guidelines for designing policies that are adapted to specific country contexts. It draws on best practices to support effective, context-sensitive approaches to addressing energy poverty and related challenges. (2022)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries, citizens

Type of document: guidelines

This document provides policy recommendations aimed at improving energy efficiency in the private rented housing sector to reduce energy poverty. It focuses on strategies to enhance building standards, support landlords and tenants, and promote equitable access to affordable, efficient housing. (2023)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries, citizens

Type of document: report

This document outlines strategic recommendations to enhance the implementation of energy efficiency measures. It targets policymakers and stakeholders aiming to improve energy savings and reduce energy poverty through effective policy design and enforcement. (2023)

Language: English

Target: municipalities

Type of document: report

This report examines how renewable energy communities can contribute to addressing the energy crisis and reducing energy poverty. It analyzes benefits, challenges, and policy options to support the development of community-based renewable energy initiatives.   (2021)

Language: English

Target: municipalities

Type of document: report

This report provides an analysis of energy poverty with a specific focus on privately-owned multi-family housing. It examines the unique challenges faced by these households and reviews relevant policies and interventions aimed at alleviating energy poverty in this housing sector.   (2023)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries

Type of document: report

This plan outlines strategies to assist vulnerable populations in rural Osona and Lluçanès in reducing energy consumption over the period 2025 to 2035. It focuses on targeted interventions, community engagement, and support measures tailored to local needs.  (2024)

Language: English

Target: municipalities

Type of document: report

This plan outlines targeted strategies to support vulnerable groups in rural Osona and Lluçanès in reducing energy consumption from 2025 to 2035. It includes community-based actions and tailored interventions to address local energy poverty challenges. (2024)

Language: Catalan

Target: municipalities

Type of document: report

This roadmap outlines strategies to improve energy efficiency in rural homes in Parma and other European rural areas. It focuses on reducing energy poverty through targeted interventions, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement. (2023)

Language: English

Target: municipalities

Type of document: report

This roadmap presents strategies to enhance energy efficiency in rural homes, focusing on Parma and other rural areas across Europe. It aims to reduce energy poverty by improving housing conditions, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting community involvement. (2023)

Language: Italian

Target: municipalities

Type of document: report

This module covers fundamental concepts of energy poverty and introduces the Target Tool designed to identify and support households in need. It provides practical guidance for practitioners working to reduce energy poverty and promote sustainable energy transitions.  (2021)

Language: English

Target: intermediaries, citizens 

Type of document: training materials 

This training module provides guidance for intermediaries on effective collaboration with energy-poor households and policymakers. It covers communication techniques, stakeholder engagement, and strategies to develop and implement energy poverty reduction initiatives.  (2021)

Language: English

Target: municipalities, intermediaries 

Type of document: training materials

This module provides materials to develop facilitation techniques and soft skills. It is designed to support intermediaries and practitioners in improving communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement. (2021)

Language: English

Target: Intermediaries

Type of document: training materials

This module provides practical guidance for local authorities and intermediaries on designing and implementing energy poverty actions. It covers needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and monitoring strategies to support effective local interventions.  (2021)

Language: English

Target: municipalities 

Type of document: training material