A new form of energy poverty is the hallmark of liberalised electricity sectors

Chester, Lynne; Morris, Alan

doi:10.1002/j.1839-4655.2011.tb00228.x

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“…It is likely that the increased awareness regarding energy poverty may be a result of the perceived risk of energy market liberalization. As observed in several countries around the world [12], this process can be associated with significant increases in energy prices-a key factor that contributes to the "development" of energy poverty.…”

Section: Policy Measures In the Area Of Fuel Povertymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the practical difficulties of monitoring energy service use within the home mean that this method is likely the least feasible out of all options presented. Finally, a high-level assessment of energy poverty at a national level could be performed based on multiple dimensions or an aggregated indicator that covers several macro indicators following the examples provided by Chester and Morris [12], Tirado Herrero and Bouzarovski [44] and Wang, Wang, Li and Wei [18]. Such assessments could be adjusted to make use of readily available statistics, but their accuracy may be limited.…”

Section: Measuring Fuel Poverty In the Eumentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, there are few studies that have assessed the specific factors contributing to energy poverty in post-communist countries in Eastern Europe. Some of these include: inefficient district heating networks [10,11], significant increases in costs after market liberalization and unbundling of energy companies (due to the elimination of state regulated tariffs, increases in transmission and distribution costs, and the consolidation of oligopolies) [12][13][14].…”

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Implications and Measurement of Energy Poverty across the European Union

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Energy poverty, or the inability of households to afford adequate access to energy services, is an issue that can have a significant effect on the quality of life and even the state of health of individuals and even the overall development of a nation. Since it was first brought into focus more than two decades ago in the UK, this topic has gradually gained the attention of academics and policy makers all across the EU and beyond. The current paper addresses the topic by providing not only a renewed discussion, but also an improved energy poverty indicator (with clear and relevant results at the EU level): the Compound Energy Poverty Indicator (CEPI). Moreover, knowing that the risk of poverty and social exclusion, efficiency of heating systems, total consumption of energy per household and rising energy prices tend to increase the severity of this problem in some countries, CEPI is then included into an econometric model so as to determine some possible factors that tend to put pressure on an already existing issue of energy poverty. The results of this research are expected to be relevant not only for academics (as it offers insights into the structure and severity of this topic within the European Union), but also for national and EU policymakers who are confronted in the field with the problem of sustainable development.

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“…Analysis of the literature indicated that the primary eff ect of the reforms in the electricity markets in the EU have been rising prices (Chester, Morris, 2011;Moreno et al 2012;Stankova et al 2010). Due to the fact that electricity prices represent a signifi cant portion of a businesses's costs it can be assumed that price developments should impact on economic growth.…”

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“…In addition, in the long term electricity prices for households increased to a lesser extent in countries where prices were subject to ex ante regulation. Results of studies of Chester and Morris (2011) additionally show that the eff ects of reforms in the electricity markets were felt mainly by the poorest. As they underlined "some European prices rose by more than 100 percent between 2000 and 2010.…”

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Changes in the regulation of the electricity sector as a factor in stimulating economic development in Poland in 2000-2014

Nagaj¹

2016

Journal of International Studies

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Abstract. Since the beginning of systemic and economic transformation in Poland in the 90s, there have been rapid institutional, restructuring and regulatory changes in the electricity sector. State monopoly has been replaced by a regulation for competition and the sub-sectors of manufacturing and trading have been subjected to liberalization processes. Due to the socio-economic importance of electricity, regulatory changes made in the electricity sector may be a stimulant or destimulant for Polish economic development. Th e article is an attempt at an assessment of the changes that have taken place in the electricity sector and of the impact of it on Polish economic growth. Th e analysis showed that regulatory changes had a negative eff ect on the level of prices for industrial customers and the level of economic growth, and has been benefi cial from the point of view of investment and environmental protection.

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Closing the gap: the growing divide between poverty research and policy in Australia

Saunders¹

2015

Aust J Social Issues

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This paper reviews major developments in Australian poverty research in the 50 years since the Melbourne poverty study established the Henderson measurement framework. It focuses on the limitations of the dominant, but narrow income (poverty line) approach used in Australia, contrasts it with the deprivation approach pioneered and refined in the United Kingdom, and shows how this provides more compelling evidence that poverty exists. Against the background of recent developments in international poverty research, the paper identifies existing gaps in Australia, and explores what needs to be done to address this situation. It then draws on international experience to examine how anti-poverty policy has evolved, focusing on the role of poverty targets in producing better data and promoting debate between policy makers, researchers and community sector practitioners about developing better measures. Australia lags behind these developments: a new approach is needed that engages researchers, policy makers, and other key stakeholders in positive dialogue aimed at setting a new framework for poverty measurement and an achievable anti-poverty policy agenda.

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A new form of energy poverty is the hallmark of liberalised electricity sectors

Cited by 71 publications

References 16 publications

Implications and Measurement of Energy Poverty across the European Union

Implications and Measurement of Energy Poverty across the European Union

Changes in the regulation of the electricity sector as a factor in stimulating economic development in Poland in 2000-2014

Closing the gap: the growing divide between poverty research and policy in Australia

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