Energy poverty and social assistance of the energy poor people in Bulgaria Cover Image

Енергийна бедност и социално подпомагане
Energy poverty and social assistance of the energy poor people in Bulgaria

Author(s): Georgi Shopov
Subject(s): Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
Published by: Институт за икономически изследвания при Българска академия на науките
Keywords: JEL: Е61; H41; H55; I30; I38; I30

Summary/Abstract: The article is focused on energy poverty and the Bulgarian programme aiming at its alleviation through targeted heating allowances. Issues researched include current situation, key changes and problems in the regulatory framework for targeted social assistance for heating since 2008. Key concepts, factors and amendments, related to energy poverty are analysed. Assessments and recommendations are made for improving national strategies and policies through the prism of the concept on energy poverty in the context of pan-European requirements and practices in this field.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 11-38
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: Bulgarian