Energy Poverty

realization time: 01.2015-12.2018

Energy poverty has been studied by experts from the Institute for Structural Research since 2015. We have developed and adapted to Polish conditions measures of energy poverty applied in the European Union. We work on improving the measurement methodology, conduct research on the group affected by energy poverty and present proposals for its reduction. The results of our research are described in several publications and have been presented during scientific conferences and seminars.

The Project consists of the following stages:

  • calculation of the scale of the phenomenon in Poland with an appropriate methodology;
  • in-depth analysis of features of energy poor households in order to create effective policy instruments;
  • analysis of interactions between energy poverty and other forms of social exclusion in Poland;
  • description of regional differentiation of energy poverty in Poland (differences between rural and urban areas, differences between regions);
  • targeting of instruments to tackle energy poverty and the analysis of the effectiveness of these instruments using micro-simulation model;
  • analysis of the influence of energy poverty on air pollution and formulation of policy implications of this phenomenon.

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From 2015 to 2016 and in 2017 (X – XII) the project was funded by a grant from the European Climate Foundation. In 2017 (I – IX) the project is funded by IBS own funds. In 2018 the project is financed by the Polish Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology and the Forum Energii.

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On 2017 and 2018 the Project is realised by:

coordinator – Piotr Lewandowski

manager – Jan Rutkowski

analysts – Aneta Kiełczewska, Katarzyna Sałach, Aleksander Szpor, Konstancja Ziółkowska

Contact:

aleksander.szpor@ibs.org.pl

news
International Annual Conference on Energy Poverty (EPAH) in Warsaw
On 19-20 September 2023, the International Conference on Energy Poverty took place at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. Jakub Sokołowski, Jan Frankowski, Joanna Mazurkiewicz, and Aleksandra Prusak represented IBS at the Conference.
IBS research at COP24
We presented our research at COP24 in Katowice on the Polish coal industry, low-emissions transformation pathways, and energy poverty.
Meeting of the European research network on energy poverty
Jakub Sokołowski took part in the meeting of the ENGAGER network in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina, 25.09).
Public policy against energy poverty in Poland. Possible interventions and their social impact
On January 30, we will organise a seminar on energy poverty and buildings’ retrofit in Poland. Together with experts we will discuss how to increase energy efficiency in the context of improving air quality in Poland.
Energy poverty, energy efficiency and air pollution in Poland
In September experts from our Institute took part in several discussions about eliminating the energy poverty phenomenon, improving the energy efficiency and air quality of in Poland.
Energy Poverty and Vulnerability – A Global Perspective
A new book on energy poverty published by Routledge features a chapter on Poland written by Maciej Lis, Agata Miazga and Katarzyna Sałach.
Fuel poverty in Poland – from theory to practice
Like in the previous year, Institute for Structural Research organizes the seminar on fuel poverty*. We will present our recent findings on the topic. This year, our research focused on defining types of households at risk of fuel poverty, analysing its regional variation and proposing policies to eradicate the problem.
Advances in fuel poverty research and practice: a pan-European early career researcher symposium
A pan-European early career researcher symposium „Advances in fuel poverty research and practice” took place in Manchester, UK on September 20.
“Social Investment and Development” – ESPAnet Poland 2016 conference
3rd International Conference ESPAnet Poland ‘Social Investment and Development’ took place on 22-24 September at the University of Warsaw and was organized by the Institute of Social Policy at the University of Warsaw with the cooperation of ICRA Foundation.
IBS is a partner of 2nd European Congress of Local Governments 2016
IBS will organise the discussion about energy poverty during 2nd European Congress of Local Governments 2016.
Publications
2019-07-18 Measuring energy poverty in Poland with the Multidimensional Energy Poverty Index
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Energy poverty is a complex problem that is generally caused by having a low income, having high energy costs, and/or living in a home with low energy efficiency. Various indicators capture these factors, but there is no consensus among researchers on which is the best ...
2019-01-22 Defining and measuring energy poverty in Poland
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The EU Member States are obliged to assess the scale of energy poverty in their respective national contexts. We propose a new definition of energy poverty in Poland, with different levels of specificity corresponding to the needs of different levels of administration. We also propose ...
2018-06-13 Energy poverty among households living in the detached houses in Poland
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The report has been prepared for the Polish Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology. Own study based on data from Statistics Poland. The Statistics Poland is not liable for the data and conclusions presented in the publication. All errors are ours. The usual disclaimers apply.
2018-01-27 How to reduce energy poverty in Poland?
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Project funded by the European Climate Foundation. Own study based on data from the Polish Household Budget Survey 2012–2016 by the Central Statistical Office. The Central Statistical Office is not liable for the data and conclusions presented in the publication. The content of this publication ...
2018-01-11 Energy poverty in Poland, 2012-2016. Description and changes over time
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Project funded by the European Climate Foundation. Own study based on data from the Polish Household Budget Survey 2012–2016 by the Central Statistical Office. The Central Statistical Office is not liable for the data and conclusions presented in the publication. The content of this publication ...
2016-11-10 Fuel poverty alleviation in Poland: turning evidence into action
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Based on the evidence of the fuel poverty in Poland we describe the policy options for alleviation fuel poverty. The current policy instruments are inefficient, incoherent and focus only on the reduction of the severity of the problem. Going beyond the diagnosis we present the ...
2016-09-12 Heterogeneity of the fuel poor in Poland – quantification and policy implications
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The purpose of the paper is to quantify the heterogeneity of causes and symptoms of energy poverty in order to provide guidance for policies aimed at fuel poverty alleviation. We quantify the diversity of the households in Poland in terms of energy efficiency and income ...
2016-09-11 Location, location, location. What accounts for regional variation of fuel poverty in Poland?
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The aim of this paper is to explain the regional variation of fuel poverty in Poland. The significant spatial variation of fuel poverty stems from differences in the buildings’ characteristics, income and household composition as well as the diverse advancement of urbanisation processes. The variance ...
2016-01-20 Energy poverty in Poland – buzzword or a real problem?
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This publication presents the main arguments for the recognition of energy poverty as an important issue that deserves separate treatment in research and policies on poverty in general. For this purpose, references have been made to worldwide literature and to first definition, as well as ...
2015-11-30 It’s cold inside – energy poverty in Poland
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The aim of this paper is to present a statistical measure of energy poverty in Poland. This is the first research for Poland which is strictly based on the methodology applied in the United Kingdom − the only country with a statutory definition of energy ...
2015-06-30 Who will be affected by rising energy prices? Map of energy expenditures of Poles
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The need to satisfy the energy consumption needs in view of the rising energy prices will lead to reductions of other expenditure by some household groups. Data published by Eurostat indicate that energy prices in Poland, expressed in euros, are low, but in comparison to ...
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