Blog Category: Energy poverty

Trust is the Fast Track
Energy Justice & ADR

You Can’t Fast-Track a Transition That People Don’t Trust

We are living through the most intense phase of infrastructure expansion Europe has seen in decades: building out grids, deploying renewables, electrifying transport and heating systems, digitising control centres, and trying to stitch it all together before climate chaos outruns us. But for all this ambition, something keeps stalling the process. It is not the lack of money. It is not the lack of public support. It is the absence of something far less tangible, and far more consequential: trust.

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Marine Cornelis speaking at SCEPA event
Energy poverty

What Makes an Energy Community, a Community?

Energy communities aren’t just about sharing clean energy—they’re about connection, leadership, and justice. From tackling energy poverty to empowering local champions, these grassroots networks turn shared purpose into real solutions. It’s not just the energy they produce; it’s the energy within their people that drives change.

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Energy poverty

Renovating Europe’s Homes: A Journey Toward Sustainable Living

In a recent interview with ARTE, I stressed the pressing issue of summer energy poverty in Europe, a challenge that affects 20% of the population. This, along with insights from the Belgian Energy Renovation Week and the ComAct conference, underscores the urgent need for equitable and sustainable home renovations. Our focus must extend beyond energy efficiency to embrace community wellbeing and resilience, especially in the face of summer energy poverty. Join me in exploring how we can transform our approach to create homes that are not just energy-efficient, but inclusive and dignified spaces for all.

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White thermostat picture
Energy consumers

Can Dynamic Tariffs Alone Alleviate Energy Poverty?

Dynamic tariffs seem to be one of the best options for unlocking the potential of flexibility for consumers. But what is the real impact on energy poverty? Recent research in the United States shows some interesting results

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The 20 countries with the largest access deficits in 2021 by region and income levels. Data Source: World Bank. Extracted from the SDG 7 tracking report
Energy poverty

Insights from the 2023 Edition of Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report: Addressing Disparities in Energy Access for a Sustainable Future

Delve into the2023 report on universal energy access and SDG7 implementation, uncovering crucial insights on universal energy access. Discover the stark disparities between different regions and income groups, and how factors like COVID-19 have affected progress. Explore the remarkable growth of renewable energy, the overlooked issue of clean cooking solutions, and the urgent need for fair and inclusive energy programs. Join us as we delve deeper into these findings and explore pathways towards a sustainable and equitable energy transition.

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Acropolis Athens
Consumer rights

Empowering Energy Communities to Tackle Energy Poverty: Insights from CEES Project Meeting in Athens

ust back from Athens, where the Community Energy for Energy Solidarity (CEES) project held their latest meeting, and the discussions have left me feeling energized and inspired. As an advisory board member for this groundbreaking initiative, I’m proud to be part of a mission to tackle energy poverty and empower energy communities across Europe with an unwavering commitment to energy justice. In this blog post, I’ll share some of the highlights from the meeting and our plans for scaling up community energy projects to create a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

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Consumer rights

First International Energy Players Round Table

Discover the groundbreaking event of the first International Energy Players Round Table held both in Ouagadougou and online on March 18. Learn how individuals and organizations came together to coordinate visions and projects in Africa’s energy sector to help combat climate change. Find out more about the discussions of women in energy, the importance of solar power, and digitalization in meeting the escalating demand for clean energy.

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