Access to clean, affordable energy is a human right. Climate NGOs, solidarity groups & trade unions with solutions to tackle #EnergyPoverty across Europeβ
As #MFF consultations unfold, the EU can take inspiration from New Yorkβs Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
It mandates that β₯35% (aim: 40%) of climate funding benefits disadvantaged communities.
π Full Brief: bit.ly/4kjZpWJ
β¬οΈ Lessons below:
The @EU_Commission announced it's action plan for affordable energy earlier today.
Our opinion in short: shuts the door on vulnerable households and it doesn't deliver tangible solutions.
Full opinion: righttoenergy.org/our-reactiβ¦
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π¨ EUβS AFFORDABLE ENERGY ACTION PLAN FAILS HOUSEHOLDS π¨
The new plan prioritizes industry over people, leaving vulnerable households behind & failing to tackle the root causes of energy poverty. We need real solutions, not empty promises!
#RightToEnergy
We call on the @EU_Commission to:
πΉ Stop funding fossil fuel infrastructure β
πΉ Ensure targeted funding reaches those who need it most
πΉ Strengthen protections against utility debt
A just transition means leaving no one behind! #RightToEnergy
β What must be done?
πΉ Social energy tariffs & monitoring of firewood prices
πΉ Energy renovations: Fully funded for low-income households
πΉ Local energy solutions: Heat networks, energy communities & energy sharing
#AffordableEnergyForAll must be fair & inclusive!
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π₯ ETS2 will drive up firewood prices, worsening energy poverty & air pollution. Millions of low-income households rely on firewood for heating, but without safeguards, theyβll be hit hard by the transition.
#EnergyJustice
The EU's plan falls short on energy poverty & does little to ensure access to affordable renewable energy for all. Meanwhile, public funding keeps missing those most in need. This is a critical failure! β #AffordableEnergy
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π The #BuildBetterLives campaign dropped dozens of paper houses to EU decision makers urging them to prioritise deep home renovations in 2025.
Better homes:
π Save money & energy
β¨Improve health & wellbeing
ποΈ Reduce #EnergyPoverty
Find out more! π bit.ly/4hva53b
Last week, we organised our energy poverty workshop during the #RightToEnergyForum - the very first one focusing on #energypoverty and #PublicHealth .
An important step to share priorities, challenges and to identify joint working strands between sectors.
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Health and #fuelpoverty need to be thought together: At the @RightToEnergy Forum, we highlighted innovative local action in the field from 3 local authorities (having signed the WELLBASED manifesto) and emphasised the crucial role they play.
π₯Replay here: youtube.com/watch?v=Tp8Jtjn7β¦
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π§Health improvements still happen more by accident rather than thx to systematic work. Health is seen as a consequence of #energypoverty measures, not as part and parcel of it. #Publichealth needs to be put at the very 1st stage of planning & policies.
πwellbased.eu/resources-2/eveβ¦
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Just once more in 2024:
π’ @EU_Commission & @DanJoergensen: delivering π‘ renovations must remain your top priority
Renovating the EUβs worst-performing homes, occupied by the most vulnerable families, will improve lives tackle carbon emissions β¬οΈ
π friendsoftheearth.eu/news/noβ¦
π¨NEW REPORT by @TNInstitute reveals why public energy is the key to ending fossil fuel dependency and building a just, renewable future.
tni.org/en/publication/reclaβ¦
π«GREAT REPORT:
Energy efficiency policies are more important than ever β also for electrification.
This powerful, and often overlooked, tool can be instrumental in achieving affordable and inclusive electrification.
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raponline.org/knowledge-centβ¦
π Hungry for more info on the challenges β opportunities that come from the convergence of Social Climate Plans & National Building Renovation Plans βοΈ
Look no further than this excellent report by @CANEurope@ecodes π«
caneurope.org/content/uploadβ¦