This book presents research on energy poverty alleviation, approaching the complex phenomenon topic holistically and with heterogeneity. It includes contributions from research teams studying the topic at a national, regional and local levels worldwide. The book is divided in two main blocks. The first part, New Approaches, involves novel assessments and concepts from a global and multidisciplinary point of view. The second part, Contexts, offers new theoretical diagnoses focused on case studies of different scales from around the world, and concepts for future trends.
Energy Poverty Alleviation will be of interest to policy makers, stakeholders, academics and researchers with knowledge in the energy poverty field.
Author(s): Carlos Rubio-Bellido, Jaime Solis-Guzman
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 292
City: Cham
Prologue
Contents
Part I New Approaches
1 Energy Poverty (Re)Invented? Concept and Regulatory Gaps in the EU Amidst the Decarbonisation Process
Introduction
Methodological Approach
Expected Contribution
Chapter Outline
Energy Poverty Alleviation: What Place Should it Take Within the EU “Just and Fair” Energy Transition Process?
The Need for a Forward-Looking Buildings Renovation Strategy. Can the Renovation Wave be the Key?
Will Technological Innovation Make the Difference? Revealing Barriers and Inefficiencies
Concluding Remarks
References
2 Energy Poverty in Developing Regions: Strategies, Indicators, Needs, and Technological Solutions
Introduction
Energy Poverty Indicators for Developing Regions
Global and Local Strategies to Fight Energy Poverty
Standard and Alternative Technologies to Fight Energy Poverty
Energy Needs and the Right to Energy
Conclusions
References
3 Reducing Energy Poverty and Carbon Footprint of Social Housing Projects
Introduction
Methodology
Index of Vulnerable Homes
Carbon Footprint
Case Study
Building Life Cycle
Use and Renovations
Results
Energy Poverty
Carbon Footprint
Conclusions
References
4 Gentrification in Deteriorated Urban Areas and Its Relationship with the Index of Vulnerable Homes (IVH)
Gentrification, Commodified Neighbourhoods
Gentrification
Commodification of Housing
Potential Income Difference
Lifestyle
Displacement
Energy Poverty
Social Problem
Indicators
Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Case Study
Rehabilitation Proposal
Monetary Poverty Indicator (MPI)
Energy Indicator (EnI)
Index of Vulnerable Homes (IVH)
Conclusions
References
5 Towards the Comprehensive Bonus for Social Housing Services
Introduction
Causes and Measures in Energy Poverty
Consequences of Energy Poverty
The Environment of Social Housing
Description of the Building Under Study
Energy Cost or Energy Efficiency
Social Bonds
Methodology
Reduction of Energy Cost
Optimization of Contracts
Proposal for Improvement in Electrical Energy
Comparative Study with Individual Hiring for Housing
Comparative Study with Collective Bargaining
Best Proposal for Energy Improvement
Proposal for Improvement in Supply and Sanitation
Comparative Study with Individual Hiring for Housing
Comparative Study with Collective Bargaining of the Building
Best Proposal for Improvement in Supply
Proposal for Improvement in Gas
Proposal for Improvement in Telecommunications
Comparative Study with Individual Contracting
Comparative Study with Collective Bargaining by Floor of the Building
Discussion of Results
Conclusions
References
6 From the Regional Assessment to the Local Identification of Energy Poverty
Introduction
Regional Assessment. Genealogy and Relevance
Local Assessment. A Methodological Review
Barriers and Challenges
Approaches and Responses
Local Assessment: Case Studies
Municipal and Neighbourhood Scale: Madrid
Sectoral Approach: FemenMad
Proxy Indicators and Alternative Sources: Getafe
Final Considerations
References
Part II Contexts
7 Energy Poverty in Japan: Current Trends and Future Challenges
Introduction
Current Issues in the Japanese Context
Public Policy Oriented Toward Energy Poverty
What Lies Ahead for Japan
References
8 Energy Poverty in Finland: Reality and Challenges in the Face of Climate Change
Introduction
Wintertime Energy Poverty in Finland
Policies that Have Helped Mitigate Energy Poverty in Finland
Social Welfare
Housing Energy Efficiency
District Heating
Future Summertime Energy Poverty Risk
Discussion
Energy Efficiency: A Long-Term Solution to Address Energy Poverty in Finland
Lessons for Summertime Energy Poverty
Conclusion
References
9 Ecuadorian Social Housing: Energetic Analysis Based on Thermal Comfort to Reduce Energy Poverty
Introduction
Description of the Object of Study
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
References
10 Analysing the Effectiveness of the Energy Conservation Measures to Reduce Energy Poverty Cases in the Southern Regions of Spain
Introduction
Methodology
Case Study
Characteristics of the Case Study
Energy Conservation Measures
Energy Simulation and Energy Poverty Analysis
Limitations of the Study
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
References
11 Evaluating the Possibility of Applying the Poverty-Adaptive Degree Hourly Index (PADHI) in Andalusia
Introduction
Methodology
Case Study: Andalusia
Poverty-Adaptive Degree Hourly Index (PADHI)
Grouping of Municipalities According to PADHI
Comparison of Results with the High Energy Requirements (HER) Index
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
References
12 Assessing the Possibility of Using Adaptive Setpoint Temperatures in Buildings in Southern Spain to Reduce Energy Poverty
Introduction
Methodology
Case Study
Energy Simulation Process
Analysis of the Energy Poverty Risk
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
References
13 Measuring Energy Poverty at the Urban Scale: A Barcelona Case Study
Introduction
Crisis, Austerity and Material Deprivation in the Mediterranean EU
Barcelona—A Mediterranean Case-Study City
Levels and Spaces of Energy Poverty in Barcelona
A Burning Issue: Electricity-Based Domestic Heat
Arrears, Indebtedness, Disconnections, and Irregular Connections
Housing Insecurity, Evictions, and Energy Poverty
Conclusions
References
