Energy poverty: what is it?

We generally speak of “energy poverty” when a household is unable to pay the energy bills of its home, above all those related to its home. heating system.

Energy poverty and health

In reality, fuel poverty is quite difficult to define objectively. In the United Kingdom, a household which devotes more than 10% of its budget to its energy expenditure is considered to be in a situation of fuel poverty. A more subjective indicator may intervene, that of the feeling cold. Indeed, in order not to exceed these famous 10%, some people deprive themselves, at least partially, of heating.

Fuel poverty in France

In France, there are some 4 million homes in a situation of fuel poverty. The National Observatory of fuel poverty was also created to work to improve knowledge of the phenomenon.

Especially since, in fact, the problem is not limited to the field of lodging. Difficulties in accessing mobility and means of transport are still poorly understood even though they constitute a real obstacle to professional integration.