On February 9-10, 2023, Krakow hosted members of the EnergyMeasures project consortium, who met during one of the cyclical partner meetings. The event was an opportunity to discuss the phenomenon of energy poverty in Poland, but also in Belgium, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Ireland or Scotland. Representatives of organizations involved in combating this phenomenon in the aforementioned countries also took part in a creative workshop on planning further actions and their replication, as well as a training on interactive communication methods. The meeting also allowed summarizing the project's results achieved so far and planning the schedule of work for next year.
The aim of the project is to improve the energy efficiency of households at risk of energy poverty by raising residents' energy awareness, changing their habits and applying low-cost energy-saving measures. Implementation of the energy counseling program envisaged by the project will allow selected households to receive an individual assessment of their current situation and expert advice, and ultimately reduce energy consumption and costs by implementing specific solutions. Project activities will also help improve local policies, facilitate the diagnosis of energy poverty, as well as contribute to improving the well-being of residents and, by reducing energy consumption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
