Recognising summer energy poverty. Evidence from Southern Europe
Daniel Torrego-Gómez,
Marta Gayoso-Heredia,
Patricia San-Nicolás Vargas
et al.
Abstract:Summer energy poverty (SEP) is becoming a more concerning issue in southern European countries. This is due to the increasing intensity and frequency of heatwaves, which are particularly severe in urban areas. In this matter, scientific literature has grown on topics such as urban microclimate, passive urban cooling or assessing people's adaptability to high temperatures. However, there is still a gap between scientific knowledge and local policies when addressing energy poverty, particularly SEP. This paper a… Show more
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