Wpływ pandemii COVID-19 na ubóstwo energetyczne w UE
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Energy Poverty in the EU

Summary/Abstract: The last two years of the pandemic contributed to the increase in energy poverty in the European Union. Energy poverty is becoming more and more common, for many reasons, such as rising fuel prices, hard coal, CO2 emission fees. Energy poverty is understood as a situation where heating costs exceed 10% of income. Energy poverty is defined by the EPEE as “the lack of resources to keep heating at an adequate level at a fair price”. The article will present statistical data on energy poverty based on various indicators in 2018-2020 in EU countries. In addition, the current climate and energy policy in the EU and its assumptions as well as its impact on energy poverty are described. In addition, programs in EU countries that have significantly contributed to improving the situation of energy poverty will be indicated.

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