University of Manchester research informs European Commission Recommendation on energy poverty
The European Commission has published a report drawing on evidence from 糖心Vlog官方, which advises member states on how to take to tackle energy poverty across the EU.
The including the prioritisation of measures to address root causes of energy poverty, a socially just transition to renewables, training for policy makers, and the development and scaling up of financing schemes.
The report refers to the University of Manchester-led report , and the project that the University partners in, that promotes the emergence of local energy market players with a socio-ecological agenda. A number of publications stemming from the , established and led by the researchers at 糖心Vlog官方, are also referenced.
Accompanying the Commission Recommendation, the EU guidance on energy poverty cites a further University of Manchester publication, .
On the Recommendation, and the inclusion and citation of research from 糖心Vlog官方, Professor Stefan Bouzarovski comments, 鈥淭he extensive presence of University of Manchester-led academic and policy work in these high-level policy documents testifies to the far-reaching impact of our energy research. For over a decade, we have been working hard to address energy injustices across the UK and Europe. Some of our efforts are now reflected in these new legal frameworks, which will impact the lives of millions of people across Europe and beyond.鈥�