Energiearmoede en energietransitie: de energiearmoede beter meten, monitoren en bestrijden [energy poverty and the energy transition: towards improved energy poverty monitoring, measuring and policy action]
report
The transition to a sustainable energy system entails major changes in both the economy and society. Without introducing special measures, the costs and benefits of the energy transition are unlikely to be equally distributed amongst different groups in society. In other words, the energy transition will have major consequences on our prosperity and how this is distributed. Currently, there is an increased focus on the effects of the distributional consequences of the transition, particularly on the effect on low-income households. The Minister of the Interior stated recently that the government’s main principle is that the energy transition must be “feasible, affordable and fair” (Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, 2020a). The academic literature defines a fair or inclusive energy transition according to three basic principles (Carley & Konisky, 2020; McCauley et al. 2013): one in which everyone has access to affordable, reliable and clean energy services; everyone can participate in decision-making processes concerning changes in the energy system; and there is recognition of the problems caused by energy poverty and the unequal opportunities associated with the transition. The idea of a just energy transition therefore covers a wide range of issues.1 In this publication we focus on one of these issues: energy poverty. To be more precise, we explore the potential impact of the energy transition on energy poverty in the Netherlands. Will the energy transition increase energy poverty levels or will it help address energy poverty? And what does this mean for energy transition policies?
TNO Identifier
882098
Publisher
TNO
Collation
35 p.
Place of publication
Amsterdam