The current geopolitical situation is challenging the European energy system and its consequences are hitting European citizens hard. Rising energy prices are significantly increasing the pressure on the most vulnerable and exacerbating the situation of energy poverty.
EU measures such as the Fit for 55 package and the REPowerEU plan set out a long-term path for Europe to become independent from Russian supplies by 2030 and climate neutral by 2050. However, emergency and short-term measures need to be taken to address the immediate consequences of this crisis, the most important of which is rising energy prices. Alongside the ‘Save gas for a safe winter’ plan proposed by the Commission to reduce gas consumption, local governments are taking further action, helping vulnerable consumers to combat rising energy prices by introducing emergency measures and practical solutions for their residents.
The event, to which you are cordially invited, will take place on 14 November from 12:30 to 13:30 and is jointly organised by the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH), the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Europe and the ENPOR (Energy poor households in the private rented sector) project.
It will provide an opportunity to learn more about the experiences and practices of EU municipalities in their efforts to prepare for winter energy extremes, with a particular focus on how vulnerable consumers are included. The discussion will help inspire more municipalities to take action in local contexts to address growing fuel poverty.
Registration at link: ➡️ https://bit.ly/asafewinterforall_lunchtalk
