The webinar will explore how energy poverty is being addressed at EU and national levels. Isabel Pereira (ADENE) will show the data available in the ODYSSEE and MURE databases about indicators and policy measures relevant to energy poverty. João Pedro Gouveia (NOVA School of Science and Technology) will provide an overview of the EU policy framework and the role of the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) in supporting local authorities through data tools, capacity building and policy guidance. Madalena Santos (ADENE) will outline Portugal’s approach to energy poverty, including its long-term plan, action measures and evaluation mechanisms. It will also highlight the work of the National Energy Poverty Observatory and its contribution to policy creation and monitoring. João Alpalhão will present the LIFE project SaveEnergy Together and its Braga pilot, showcasing simple energy efficiency interventions for vulnerable households.
Agenda
- Welcome and introduction (5 min) – Jean-Sébastien Broc, IEECP
- Odyssee-Mure EED – Introduction and data resources for addressing energy poverty (10 min) – Isabel Pereira, Technical Specialist – ADENE
- Overview of energy poverty indicators in ODYSSEE database
- Using MURE filters to identify relevant policy measures
- Portuguese measures available in MURE database
- Recent policy briefs published on the Odyssee-Mure website
- How EU is tackling energy poverty (15 min) – João Pedro Gouveia, Scientific Coordinator of the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) – NOVA School of Science and Technology
- Overview of EU policy framework and initiatives addressing energy poverty
- Role of the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) as the main EU initiative supporting local actions
- Insights from EPAH’s work on data, capacity building, and policy guidance
- Portugal’s National strategy and key initiatives (15 min) – Madalena Santos, Energy Transition Specialist – ADENE
- Long-Term National Strategy to Tackle Energy Poverty (ELPPE)
- Action plan: goals, measures, and monitoring framework
- National Observatory on Energy Poverty: mission, initial results, and role in policy follow-up
- European LIFE project SaveEnergy Together (10 min) – João Alpalhão, Specialist Technician – ADENE
- Overview and objectives of the project
- Key activities and expected outcomes
- Pilot case – city of Braga: Simple energy efficiency interventions as a strategy to tackle social, environmental and economic challenges
- Q&A session (10 min)
- Questions from participants
- Opportunity to highlight shared practices and perspectives from the audience
- Closing remarks (5 min) – Jean-Sébastien Broc, IEECP
- Key takeaways from the session
- Acknowledgments and closing
