In a recent panel discussion in Brussels, experts followed the invitation of EnergyMeasures to discuss ways to tackle energy poverty. They shed light on the complexities and potential solutions for one of Europe’s pressing energy related challenges. The conversation sparked with Prof. Ute Dubois, an Associate Professor at ISG International Business School, Paris. Prof. Dubois…
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A Serious Game on Energy Efficiency
In a resilience dialogue in Eindhoven, the EnergyMeasures project brought together 44 people to discuss ways to combat energy poverty in a playful format. The resilience dialogue is a serious game method developed by Het PON & Telos that can be used stirr discussion in any context. The game invites participants to think thoroughly about…
The possibilities of an island
In the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, energy poverty has long been a central issue in the everyday lives of the shrinking population. EnergyMeasure’s partner Tighean Innse Gall provides concrete measures for people’s everyday lives.
Just Transition Commission visits Tighean Innse Gall to find out about EnergyMeasures project.
The Just Transition Commission visited Tighean Innse Gall (Scotland, UK) to learn about the work of the EnergyMeasures project. Charlie Healey, project officer at Tighean Innse Gall briefed the Commission about the essential work of the project and how it meets the parallel demands of tackling energy poverty and helping Scotland reach its net zero plans.
Book in the Making – Living with Energy Poverty: Perspectives from the Global North and South
EnergyMeasures’ lead partner, University College Cork, is editing a new book to stimulate a conversation that will broaden the understanding of the lived experience of energy poverty at the household level in both developed and developing countries.
Joining forces to tackle fuel poverty in Ireland
The team of the Dublin based EnergyMeasurespartner ,Energy Action’ share insights to peer organisations fighting energy vulnerability all over Ireland.
EnergyMeasures in Poland: “What we strive for is for citizens to be able to autonomously have a grasp on their energy activity”
Patrycja Płonka works for the Association of Municipalities Polish Network “Energie Cités” (PNEC) in Krakow, Poland. As EnergyMeasures partner PNEC engages with households in the city of Bielsko Biała to reduce their energy consumption and costs.
Country Update: North Macedonia
Northern Macedonia is strongly affected by energy poverty, and the fact that 61 % of the population uses wood for heating further complicates the situation. And it makes Skopje one of the most polluted cities in Europe.
Country Update: Bulgaria
Bulgaria is severely affected by fuel poverty, which has become one of the biggest challenges for social inclusion. The attention is drawn to the government to provide a definition of energy poverty and to develop tools to alleviate it.
Country Update: Netherlands
Energy poverty is a widespread problem and also affects high-income countries in Western Europe, such as the Netherlands. Energy poverty is a pressing problem there, which is why local measures are being taken to combat it.