Energy poverty has become a key issue in recent years due to the increase in the cost of energy, instability and other factors. In this fact sheet you will:

• Explore what energy poverty is, and why it matters.
• Find out why energy communities should engage with, and address, energy poverty.
• Consider how energy communities can support those experiencing energy poverty.

Download Energy communities: Addressing Energy Poverty Together - EN (321.1 KB) (PDF)

Go deeper! Be inspired by examples of how energy communities across Europe have addressed energy poverty:

• Read Exploring the community energy actions to alleviate energy poverty in the Greek context. 
• Find out more about the Cleanwatts (Portugal) approach in Cleanwatts seeks New Members For Febres Renewable Energy Community.
• Explore the work of Flemish initiative ASTER (Access to Sustainability for Tenants through Energy Efficient Retrofit) 
• Read What is the role of energy communities in tackling energy poverty? Measures, barriers and potential in The Netherlands. In particular, Table One explores a range of actions you could take to address energy poverty. 
• There are lots of low-cost or no-cost actions you can take to support those impacted by energy poverty. For example you could hold regular energy advice cafes. Or you might want to consider education campaigns.
• Check out REScoop.eu resources on energy poverty topics.