Publications

Target group: Experts (energy, social, health)

Collective advisory assemblies

Published on: November 15, 2023

This document takes an in depth look at the history, form and function of Collective advisory assemblies (CAAs). From their origins to how they were implemented within the ambit of the EmpowerMed project, CAAs have proven to be an efficient tool for innovative, adaptable, and impactful addressing various of forms and levels of energy poverty.

Gender analysis of the EmpowerMed project

Published on: September 30, 2023

A key focus of the EmpowerMed project was gender. Several activities were carried out aimed at increasing the representation of women, in particular at empowering them to fight against energy poverty. This report examines the extent to which the gender-specific goals were achieved through the implementation of EmpowerMed’s measures. This means that the project is… Read More »Gender analysis of the EmpowerMed project

National Policy Recommendations – Slovenia

Published on: August 30, 2023

The Empowermed project is being rolled out not only at European level, but also at national level. Each partner has written recommendations tailored to each national context. Here are the recommendations for Slovenia.

National Policy Recommendations – Italy

Published on: August 30, 2023

The Empowermed project is being rolled out not only at European level, but also at national level. Each partner has written recommendations tailored to each national context. Here are the recommendations for Italy.

National Policy Recommendations – Spain

Published on: August 30, 2023

The Empowermed project is being rolled out not only at European level, but also at national level. Each partner has written recommendations tailored to each national context. Here are the recommendations for Spain.

National Policy Recommendations – Albania

Published on: August 30, 2023

The Empowermed project is being rolled out not only at European level, but also at national level. Each partner has written recommendations tailored to each national context. Here are the recommendations for Albania.

National Policy Recommendations – Croatia

Published on: August 30, 2023

The Empowermed project is being rolled out not only at European level, but also at national level. Each partner has written recommendations tailored to each national context. Here are the recommendations for Croatia.

Comparative analysis of implemented practical measures against energy poverty

Published on: December 14, 2022

This document presents and compares the results obtained through the different actions implemented, in the framework of EmpowerMed project, by each pilot, and also analyses the impact of each action individually. Five different actions are considered part of EmpowerMed’s strategy against energy poverty in Mediterranean: – Community approaches, – Household visits, – DIY workshops (PV… Read More »Comparative analysis of implemented practical measures against energy poverty

Energy Poverty and Health – Facts and Solutions

Published on: December 14, 2022

Energy Poverty can be a cause of – and an aggravating factor of – physical and psycho-social health issues; as well as a result of deep-rooted inequalities based on socioeconomic status, gender and geographical implantation. This factsheet summarises the interactions between energy poverty and health and the needs of wide and policy answers.

Summer Energy Poverty – Background paper (En, Fr)

Published on: December 14, 2022

Energy poverty does not only mean suffering from the cold but also enduring the heat. And as the climate change is becoming increasingly noticeable, with hotter and even scorching summers, the phenomenon of summer energy poverty will increase in the future. This paper describes the problem and what is urgently needed to address summer energy… Read More »Summer Energy Poverty – Background paper (En, Fr)