Energy poverty

Heat homes, not the climate.

Europe’s energy system isn’t working. Fossil fuels continue to dominate our energy supply, 75% of buildings are inefficient, and up to 1 in 4 people live in energy poverty.

Energy-efficient renovations are the easiest and fastest way to slash carbon emissions – buildings are responsible for 40% of Europe’s energy consumption. Renovations also improve people’s homes, reduce our energy bills, and create green local jobs.

Energy poverty harms the most vulnerable: low-income families, single-parent homes (which are 80% women-led), the elderly, and people of colour.

We campaign with the Right to Energy Coalition for far-reaching action by governments and the EU on energy savings and energy poverty.

This means a right to energy for everybody, relief for energy-poor families and a ban on disconnections. We are also calling for massive building renovations across Europe to provide liveable and super energy-efficient homes for all.