Urban Fuel Poverty

Erscheinungsjahr 2019
ISBN: 978-0-12-816952-0
Verlag: ACADEMIC PR INC

Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 499 g

Urban Fuel Poverty describes key approaches to defining and alleviating fuel poverty in cities using a multidisciplinary perspective and multiple case studies. It provides empirical knowledge on the levels and intensities of energy poverty in urban areas, along with new theoretical perspectives in conceptualizing the multidimensionality of energy poverty, with special focus given to the urban environment. Chapters discuss what energy poverty is in terms of taxonomy, stakeholders and affected parties, addressing the role of the economy and energy bills, the role of climate and city factors, the role of buildings, and the health and psychological impact on fuel poverty.

The book addresses how to measure energy poverty, how to map it, and how to draw conclusions based on illness and social indicators. Finally, it explores measures to 'fight' fuel poverty, including policy and governance actions, building efficiency improvements and city planning.

Zielgruppe

<p>Social scientists exploring problems from energy poverty description, analysis and reduction. Policymakers looking to reduce energy poverty. Practitioners in energy efficiency and (perhaps via ESCOs or NGOS) poverty reduction. Urban planners, architect, engineers. Environmental Psychologists.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fabbri, Kristian

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziale Ungleichheit, Armut, Rassismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Demographie, Demoskopie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wohlfahrtsökonomie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Sozialpolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Wohnen & Obdachlosigkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I - WHAT IS ENERGY FUEL POVERTY 1. Energy Poverty a definition 2. Role of economy and income to fall in energy poverty. Policy act 3. Role of climate and city pattern 4. Role of building to fall in fuel poverty 5. Health impact of fuel poverty

PART II - HOW TO MEASURE FUEL POVERTY 6. Energy poverty indicators: energy price, income and statistics 7. Social and health-related indicators of energy poverty: An England case study

PART III - HOW TO ACT TO TACKLE IT 8. Policy action 9. Cities and buildings efficiency improvement of energy-poor household 10. Health and social outcomes of housing policies to alleviate fuel poverty

Über Autor(innen)

Fabbri, Kristian
Kristian Fabbri is adjunct Professor in Building Simulation at the University of Bologna. He consults in building energy performance, energy services, indoor environmental quality for Emilia-Romagna Region and for SME trade and professional organizations. His research interest includes energy behaviour, energy poverty, and building energy performance.