Energy poverty is a serious concern in our societies which receives more and more attention these days. Only a few publication collects the latest findings of social sciences, energy related or urban studies for students, scholars, policy... more
Energy poverty is a serious concern in our societies which receives more and more attention these days. Only a few publication collects the latest findings of social sciences, energy related or urban studies for students, scholars, policy makers or concerned citizens to get a comprehensive picture of the subject. This handbook describes the social consequences of the phenomena, the health implications, the state of the building stock, regional differences in the EU, lists the existing definitions and state regulations and measures, financial support and introduces some of the grass root best practices to inspire and encourage the reader to act in order to eradicate energy poverty in the EU.
