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Energy poverty signs in mountainous Greek areas: the case of Agrafa.
- Source :
- International Journal of Sustainable Energy; Nov2022, Vol. 41 Issue 10, p1408-1433, 26p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The paper studied the phenomenon of energy poverty in the Municipality of Agrafa, a mountainous region of Greece, aiming to enhance knowledge on the phenomenon within mountainous areas. For this purpose, a primary survey was undertaken, and various objective and subjective indicators were monitored. It was found that 62.4% of households in Agrafa are classified as energy poor according to the 10% index based on actual energy costs, while the percentage escalates to 91.3% based on required costs. Also, the compression of energy needs emerges as a significant side of the problem. The subjective indicators highlight supplementary behavioural aspects of the phenomenon. A set of statistical tests was applied, i.e. cluster analysis, Chi-square tests of independence and regression analysis, enriching the outcomes of the research. Finally, the directions of energy policy are evaluated, highlighting the need for targeted research and policy measures adapted to mountainous areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- POVERTY
CHI-squared test
REGRESSION analysis
ENERGY policy
CITIES & towns
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14786451
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Sustainable Energy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159983918
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2022.2055029