Fuel Poverty

This research aims to investigate, analyse and characterize the relation between the economic crisis and energy consumption in Greece. A survey held in the spring and summer of 2012 collected data of the heating energy consumption for 2010-2011 and 2011-2012, from 598 households via a questionnaire. Comparing the 2010-11 winter to the harsher winter of 2011-12 showed that inhabitants consumed less energy during the winter of 2011- 12 because of the rapid economic degradation.

Social, financial, energy and technical data from about 1110 households have been collected during2004 in the major Athens area. The sample has been divided in seven income groups and a detailedanalysis has been performed. Important conclusions have been drawn regarding the quality ofhouseholds, the operational conditions and the energy spent per income group. Low income people aremore likely to be living in old buildings with poor envelope conditions. The cost per person and unit areais much higher for the low income group for both heating and electricity.

Social, financial, energy and technical data from about 1110 households have been collected during 2004 in the major Athens area. The sample has been divided in seven income groups and a detailed analysis has been performed. Important conclusions have been drawn regarding the quality of households, the operational conditions and the energy spent per income group. Low income people are more likely to be living in old buildings with poor envelope conditions. The cost per person and unit area is much higher for the low income group for both heating and electricity.