‘Women in Solidarity for Energy’ (WISE) taking action to address energy poverty among women-led households

Marilyn Smith, WISE Project Coordinator, writes about the latest actions undertaken by WISE, including a ‘Translate-a-thon’ to get volunteers to help us get more content (e.g. energy saving tips, a policy brief on access to energy as a basic human right) into more languages. Here’s your chance to help out. WISE targets energy poverty among … Continue reading ‘Women in Solidarity for Energy’ (WISE) taking action to address energy poverty among women-led households →

Not everyone is benefiting equally from improved energy efficiency in their homes

Inês Trindade Pereira discusses the state of Europe’s homes in an article on the Euronews website as we prepare for winter. Energy efficiency: Are EU houses ready for winter? More than 25% of the EU population lived in homes where energy efficiency has improved in the past five years. But not everyone benefits equally. … Continue reading Not everyone is benefiting equally from improved energy efficiency in their homes →

Identifying the fuel poor in Britain

Just weeks after the UK Committee on Fuel Poverty published its 2024 on progress in addressing fuel poverty, the topic gets more airing as the UK government cuts the Winter Fuel Allowance to millions of pensions as the government tries to stem a hole in the budget. The problem is that many of these pensioners … Continue reading Identifying the fuel poor in Britain →

Can fuel poverty be eliminated or “must this goal always remain just beyond our grasp?”

The UK Committee on Fuel Poverty has published its 2024 on progress in addressing fuel poverty. Fuel poverty has flatlined says the Committee on Fuel Poverty - current policies to reduce fuel poverty have not continued a downward trajectory in fuel poor households. The Chair asks the following question: “When the Government introduced a fuel … Continue reading Can fuel poverty be eliminated or “must this goal always remain just beyond our grasp?” →

Community Energy for Energy Solidarity project launches energy solidarity toolkit

Recent EU Directives placing stronger obligations on Member States to tackle energy poverty while also acknowledging a growing role for energy communities (ECs). The Community Energy for Energy Solidarity (CEES) project, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, is pleased to announce the launch of its Toolkit, a practical guide to help ECs … Continue reading Community Energy for Energy Solidarity project launches energy solidarity toolkit →

The lack of a standard definition for energy poverty means that for some people, energy poverty can mean going without luxuries while for others, it can be a question of life or death

In an article on The Conversation website, Lala Rukh, Doctoral Researcher in Energy, University of Galway discusses what she has experience in three years in Ireland after life in Pakistan. Energy poverty can mean you spend less on luxuries – or put your life at risk If you are in energy poverty (or fuel … Continue reading The lack of a standard definition for energy poverty means that for some people, energy poverty can mean going without luxuries while for others, it can be a question of life or death →

New publication on updating the energy poverty and energy efficiency framework in rural areas across the EU

Energy poverty is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon caused by various factors. It is defined as a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services and products. Despite widespread recognition and discussion of the topic, there are still several gaps in knowledge and practice. One aspect of energy poverty that remains largely … Continue reading New publication on updating the energy poverty and energy efficiency framework in rural areas across the EU →

Recent analysis shows fuel poverty in England is around 2.5 times higher than what the government’s statistics show

Torran Semple, PhD Student in Engineering & Data Science, University of Nottingham and John Harvey. Associate Professor in Marketing also from University of Nottingham write on The Conversation website that that their own analysis shows fuel poverty in England is much worse than government statistics. Fuel poverty in England is probably 2.5 times higher … Continue reading Recent analysis shows fuel poverty in England is around 2.5 times higher than what the government’s statistics show →

Britain’s winter fuel support failing to tack high levels of fuel poverty

The billions paid out to pensioner households each winter in Britain are failing to tackle rising levels of fuel poverty, writes Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, on the BUSINESS GREEN website. This is an important message for all countries addressing fuel poverty. More quantitative easing than fuel poverty alleviation: The … Continue reading Britain’s winter fuel support failing to tack high levels of fuel poverty →

Being trapped in transport poverty

Study finds drivers in the UK are spending up to a fifth of pre-tax income on running a car as lack of infrastructure deters people from cycling. Peter Walker discusses in an article on The Guardian website. Is the situation in your country the same as in Britain? ‘Entrenched car culture’ leaves millions of … Continue reading Being trapped in transport poverty →