Energy poverty remains a pressing challenge in the European Union, with Spain exhibiting one of the highest incidence rates. Despite an ambitious national strategy, over 20% of Spanish households continues to report difficulties maintaining adequate indoor temperatures. This study examines energy poverty dynamics in Spain using longitudinal data from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) covering the period 2004–2023. We distinguish between transient and chronic energy poverty, revealing that 2.6–3.6% of households experience persistent deprivation. Vulnerability is higher among single-person and female-headed households, while education and employment significantly reduce chronic risk. By focusing on household trajectories, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of structural and temporal dimensions of energy poverty, supporting more effective policy design. Spain’s case highlights the limitations of current measures and the need for strategies addressing long-term vulnerability within a just energy transition framework.
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The Role of Energy Poverty on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Appreciating firstly the importance of access to basic services and secondly, the lack of infrastructure particularly in the energy domain in the African continent, the aim of this paper is to examine empirically the role of energy poverty to economic growth in the sub-Saharan region. The findings aim to assist in proposing directions to policy…
Determinants of energy poverty: Trends in Spain in times of economic change (2006–2021)
The debate concerning energy affordability in Europe is more pressing than ever, not solely as an energy issue but also as a broader social concern related to climate change, poverty, and health deprivation. This paper empirically investigates the factors leading to household energy vulnerability and identifies new dimensions and profiles affected by this structural problem….
Key Fuel Poverty Indicators and Variables: A Systematic Literature Review
Fuel poverty is a condition associated with the inability to afford sufficient energy services in a home, especially heating. There is no single standardised process for defining or measuring fuel poverty. Each different method used in research or policy presents biases, resulting in different numbers of affected households with implications for interventions. This systematic literature…