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

P. Mastropietro, P. Rodilla, C. Batlle

Energy Research & Social Science Vol. 68, pp. 101678-1 - 101678-6

Resumen:

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.

Palabras Clave: Covid-19; Energy poverty; Fuel poverty; Energy insecurity; Disconnection ban; Energy assistance programme; Social tariff

Índice de impacto JCR y cuartil WoS: 6,834 - Q1 (2020); 6,900 - Q1 (2023)

Referencia DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2020.101678

Publicado en papel: Octubre 2020.

Publicado on-line: Junio 2020.

Cita:
P. Mastropietro, P. Rodilla, C. Batlle, Emergency measures to protect energy consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic: A global review and critical analysis. Energy Research & Social Science. Vol. 68, pp. 101678-1 - 101678-6, Octubre 2020. [Online: Junio 2020]