A new study, “Energy Efficiency First for Energy Poverty,” presents the first comprehensive plan to combat energy poverty in the Energy Community region through building renovation and the implementation of the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle.
According to the report, deep building renovation can:
- Reduce household energy needs by more than 60%
- Improve public health by reducing dampness and respiratory illnesses
- Create 12–19 jobs for every €1 million invested
- Deliver up to 3 times the value of direct energy savings through improved well-being and productivity
To unlock these benefits, the report calls on governments to:
- Identify and measure energy poverty
- Prioritize vulnerable households in renovation programs
- Implement innovative financing models
- Strengthen monitoring and data-management systems
- Apply the EE1st principle by redirecting subsidies toward efficiency and clean energy
Read the full study here: Energy Efficiency First for Energy Poverty: Study reveals how targeted renovations can mitigate energy poverty