Case study: Energy communities: addressing energy poverty together
1. Welcome
Energy poverty impacts a significant number of people across the world, and in the European Union. As an energy community member or leader, it is likely that energy poverty impacts people in your community, town, city, municipality or region. You may be considering:
- How you can better support those who are experiencing energy poverty.
- How you can ensure that your energy community is addressing local needs and being inclusive.
- Improving your energy community response to energy poverty.
By reviewing this case study, you will:
- Deepen your understanding of energy poverty.
- Understand why it is important to consider energy poverty when running an energy community.
- Gain an understanding of energy communities’ different perspectives on, and approaches to, energy poverty.
- Be aware of the key actions an energy community can take to address energy poverty.
- Understand the challenges and benefits of addressing energy poverty within an energy community context.
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