Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH)

The leading EU initiative on local action against energy poverty

The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub pursues the vision to eradicate energy poverty and accelerate the just energy transition of European local governments.

The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub’s (EPAH) mission is to become the center of energy poverty experience and expertise in Europe providing direct support, online training, research to local authorities and civil society organisations and by building a collaborative network of all stakeholders interested in taking action to combat energy poverty in Europe.

Adequate warmth, cooling, lighting and the energy to power appliances are essential services needed to guarantee a decent standard of living and citizens‘ health. Furthermore, access to these energy services empowers European citizens to fulfil their potential and enhances social inclusion.

Energy poverty requires a holistic approach underpinned by a joint, strong effort at all levels: local, regional, national and European. Towns, cities and regions are often best placed to identify those households at risk of energy poverty at an early stage and thus tackle it in the most effective way.

Project information

Energy Poverty Advisory Hub

Climate Alliance has coordinated the initiative from the start and works closely with the partner organisations AISFOR, Akaryon, Ecoserveis and Nova School for Science and Technology. In addition, seven national organisations are closely involved, supporting EPAH’s mission at local level.

Project funding period: January 2021 – December 2028

Funded by: DG Energy

energy-poverty.ec.europa.eu

Further information

Info video

Database for energy poverty projects

Indicators of energy poverty

eLearning platform

EPAH Handbook 3

EPAH Handbook 2

EPAH Handbook 1

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