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Energy poverty in Europe

Why one in 11 Europeans cannot heat their home, and what helps.

More than just a winter problem

Energy poverty affects roughly 9% of EU households, over 41 million people in 2023. The European Commission defines it as households spending more than 10% of disposable income on energy, OR being unable to keep the home adequately warm. Solutions sit on three levels: • HOUSEHOLD: draught-proofing, thicker curtains, lower heating-flow temperature. • COMMUNITY: shared 'warm spaces' in libraries and…

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