Rethinking energy poverty alleviation through energy efficiency: Evidence from Ukraine

Environmental Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 198 - 214

Published: Nov. 22, 2024

Providing people with access to sustainable energy and overcoming poverty are essential tasks of the transition a climate-neutral economy. The paper aims examine financial measures alleviate in Ukraine, such as provision subsidies financing local programs improve efficiency buildings through Energy Efficiency Fund. Using statistical data International Agency, Eurostat, Ministry State Statistics Service analyzes state Ukraine compared EU countries. In context Ukraine’s intensifying economic crises, assessment fiscal cost reflects significant increase an additional burden on budget. was assessed using price-gap approach. presents results modernization Implementation projects for reduces costs СО2 emissions, increases housing efficiency, expands possibilities poverty. application cost-benefit analysis method renovation is demonstrated more accurately assess carbon impacts obtain support. formulated proposals aim raise awareness power structures support informed decision-making overcome build future Ukraine. AcknowledgmentThis article study conducted part scientific project “Formation foundations nationally rooted stability security development conditions hybrid “peace-war” system” (state registration number 0123U100965).

Language: Английский

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Why Neighbors Matter in the Energy Transition: The diffusion of social practices, technologies, and knowledge between municipalities

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100109 - 100109

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Electrical energy costs and size and structure of farming households. Study from Poland

Energy Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 202, P. 114617 - 114617

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Renewable Energy Communities Design: A Decision Support Tool for Integrated Impact Assessment. Insights from the first REC in Cagliari, Italy

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 510, P. 145600 - 145600

Published: April 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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Revitalizing Italy’s Housing Stock: Policies and Economic Strategies for Energy Efficiency and Social Equity

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 1151 - 1151

Published: May 26, 2025

This paper critically analyzes Italy’s strategies to improve energy efficiency in the residential building sector, focusing on social housing. Using a policy-oriented qualitative research design supported by secondary data analysis, study examines key instruments such as Superbonus 110% initiative and National Recovery Resilience Plan (PNRR). It explores how these measures align with European Green Deal address dual challenges of ecological transition equity. Findings reveal that while PNRR investments significantly boosted retrofitting projects macroeconomic indicators, access benefits was uneven, favoring higher-income households. The analysis also highlights systemic barriers, bureaucratic complexity initial cost limit participation vulnerable groups, particularly those living outdated concludes future policies must better integrate inclusion mechanisms, simplified administrative processes, effectively target poverty maximize environmental outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Juggling the basics: How much does an income increase affect energy spending of low-income households in England?

Energy Research & Social Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 118, P. 103766 - 103766

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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