Fuel Poverty Group, defending the right to energy
Network of individuals and entities from different fields to combat energy poverty
Fuel Poverty Group promotes tools to reduce the amount of the gas and electricity bill by understanding the concepts that appear on the bill, as well as practical advice in daily life to make rational and efficient use of energy.
On the other hand, they also organize preventive and empowerment actions such as workshops, personalized information points, assistance in procedures, and interventions to defend energy rights.
A person is in a situation of energy poverty when they have difficulty paying for electricity, water, or gas supplies, or when they are unable to afford the economic cost of maintaining adequate temperature and humidity conditions in their home. According to the organization, this poverty has effects and consequences on the health, economy, and well-being of people who are in situations of greater social vulnerability.
Characteristics of innovation
Location
Barcelona and Madrid
Partners / Funders
Government of Catalonia, Barcelona Provincial Council, Barcelona City Council, Montemadrid Foundation, and Bankia
Genesis
The Welfare and Development Association (ABD) was founded in the 1980s and is a non-governmental organization declared of public utility. Its services and programs respond to situations that generate vulnerability and social exclusion.
Ecoserveis is a non-profit entity that works on the relationships between energy and society to promote a fair and sustainable energy model.
Fuel Poverty Group is born from the union of these two organizations.
Implementation level
In Catalonia, it is estimated that at least 10% of people suffer from energy poverty. Energia Justa provides a response to this problem.
Banc d’innovacions
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