Emergency measures to protect energy consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic: A global review and critical analysis

The Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown exacerbated energy poverty and insecurity worldwide. Many governments introduced emergency measures to protect energy consumers during confinement. This article reviews and classifies the policies implemented in several jurisdictions around the world...

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Published in:Energy research & social science 2020-10, Vol.68, p.101678-101678, Article 101678
Main Authors: Mastropietro, Paolo, Rodilla, Pablo, Batlle, Carlos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Covid-19
Disconnection ban
Energy assistance programme
Energy insecurity
Energy poverty
Fuel poverty
Social tariff
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Summary:The Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown exacerbated energy poverty and insecurity worldwide. Many governments introduced emergency measures to protect energy consumers during confinement. This article reviews and classifies the policies implemented in several jurisdictions around the world, identifying potential inefficiencies, but also best practices. According to our analysis, these much-needed relief measures should be based on a proper targeting and a consistent financing.
ISSN:2214-6296
2214-6326
2214-6296
DOI:10.1016/j.erss.2020.101678