This publication describes the concept of energy poverty, including its main causes and impacts. In addition, it looks at the main policies and measures relevant for this topic in Europe and Italy.Read more
Despite an extensive literature in the UK and an increasing awareness of the issue, research into fuel poverty and domestic energy efficiency remains relatively scarce in Ireland. This is particularly the case for ex post analysis of domestic energy-efficiency programmes aimed at reducing fuel...Read more
This 3rd Mini-Guide on Financial Instruments is based on the exchange of experience between CASH partners. It analyzes existing financial instruments for energy efficient (EE) renovation available in the 9 European countries of the CASH partner cities. Besides underlining successful instruments...Read more
Energy efficiency is a powerful tool for lowering the disproportionate energy costs faced by low-income customers. Unfortunately, lack of capital, lack of credit, and aging housing stock that may need health and safety improvements often prevent these consumers from taking advantage of low-...Read more
This paper describes an energy-efficient housing stimulus strategy that can: (1) quickly provide large-scale job creation; (2) reduce home energy bills by 30–50% with associated reductions in emissions and energy assistance spending; (3) stabilize home values and reduce foreclosure inventory; (4...Read more
Energy efficiency is considered to have the highest priority in achieving the long-term objectives of the European Union in the field of energy and climate. Energy efficiency policy can be seen as an integral part of Bulgaria's energy policy, which is based on national priorities and is in line...Read more
Energy and fuel poverty is an increasing problem in the European Union. Although the specific conditions vary from country to country the drivers defining fuel and energy poverty are similar in all Europe. This paper aims to present the characteristics of the low income housing including details...Read more
This paper shows that there is a large cost-effective potential for energy savings in the Netherlands, but that there are major differences between households. It will explain that heating behaviour of individual households should be taken into account. The paper will also address the adjusted...Read more
Doubts have recurrently been raised on the extent to which energy efficiency can reduce the demand for energy. Improvements in efficiency may cause so-called rebound effects by reducing the prices of energy services as well as by increasing the budget for consumption of other goods and services...Read more
This publication provides information on policies concerning energy efficiency and energy poverty. The analysis also focuses on the situation in Poland.Read more
