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The transition to an efficient energy system fully based on renewables is central to the European Green Deal commitment to decarbonising. Phasing out fossil fuels means radically changing how we generate, supply and consume energy -- and it will require massive investments. Splitting the bill must be done in a fair way, to ensure low-income …
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This opinion piece was originally published in Euractiv. Energy poverty is a persistent European scourge, affecting millions, but today, COVID-19 is deepening this crisis. Confinement has led to soaring domestic energy consumption (and bills) as millions of families are forced to stay home in inadequate, unhealthy housing. Moreover, many energy-poor people are the ‘essential workers’, …
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In a matter of days, millions of Europeans’ lives have been turned upside down in an inconceivable way, as the World Health Organisation declared Europe the new epicentre of a global COVID-19 pandemic. Anything resembling ‘normal’ day-to-day life has been put on hold. Entire countries are on lockdown. Economic shocks will be likely felt for …
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All around Europe, the fight against energy poverty is gaining momentum as people and groups connect the dots between climate change, air pollution, social inequality, and health. Ending energy poverty has also been presented as central in the new European Green Deal. Cold, heat, quality of buildings, energy bills... Challenges vary tremendously across our continent. …
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On Wednesday 15 January 2020, the European Parliament will vote on its position on the European Green Deal. All political groups have prepared position documents outlining their vision for an energy transition. But how do they measure up on ambition to address energy poverty? Here's our analysis. European Left Group (GUE/NGL) The European Left Group …
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Contributing to a public health crisis, accelerating climate change, depriving people of energy, and causing massive energy waste: our energy system is failing people and planet. Energy poverty, affecting millions in Europe, has long been overlooked in the public debate, and calls for a political response. As young people and social movements mobilise to demand …
Climate justice, just transition, energy poverty. What's at stake to make sure the Green New Deal works for all? Join us December 9, 2019 in the European Parliament to discuss!
This post was originally published on Next Energy Consumer's website EU Sustainable Energy Week, Right to Energy Forum and Cost ENGAGER meeting Last week was a very busy one for energy geeks. In Brussels, in parallel to the European Sustainable Energy Week gathering all kinds of project representatives around thematic workshops, the Right to Energy …
A look back at the "Right to energy" forum Blog originally published on Energy Cities Coinciding with the European Union Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the Right to Energy coalition organised a forum on 19 and 20 June to rally public opinion and discuss the challenges raised by energy poverty. In Europe, millions of people are …
*Déclaration en français* *Declaración en castellano* This declaration was read at the close of the Right to Energy Forum on June 20. As energy prices continue to rise, millions in Europe are facing energy poverty with dramatic consequences: being unable to pay energy bills, living in unhealthy, indecent housing, or receiving disconnection notices. Access to …
