Energy poverty affects millions in Europe, prompting EU-funded initiatives for support. Joaquín Villar, from the Andalusian Energy Agency, delves into the concept and details the lessons that the POWERTY project (which involves five regions in France, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and the UK) has brought in its aim to assist vulnerable populations of these regions. 

He highlights the need for clear definitions to develop effective strategies against this issue, noting that energy poverty means families cannot afford their home energy costs. Villar also underlines that social projects require long-term commitment, which conflicts with typical EU project timelines and stresses the importance of involving local schools and parent associations to enhance community impact.