In focus: How can the EU help those touched by energy poverty? | European Commission

In focus: How can the EU help those touched by energy poverty? | European Commission

 

Energy poverty

In 2020, around 36 million people in the EU were unable to keep their homes adequately warm. 

However, the number of EU citizens that can be considered “energy poor” is much higher if all the different aspects around energy poverty are taken into account, such as being unable to cover basic housing costs or having inadequate comfort in the housing or work environments. 

All this can negatively affect people’s health. 

The recent surge in energy prices and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis are likely to have worsened the already difficult situation of vulnerable households. (...)