Green Transition in the Cities: European Union and Greek Strategies Supporting Energy-Sufficient Households

Abstract

Amidst global health crises, Europe now faces a challenging energy crisis, impacting the economy and society. To address this, the European Union (EU) established a fund with social criteria to combat energy poverty, promote greener technology, and support lower-income citizens. However, addressing energy poverty and social exclusion requires a comprehensive, long-term strategy. Ensuring equitable funding distribution among industries poses monitoring challenges, potentially excluding small businesses. This paper discusses the EU’s Social Climate Fund, set to launch in 2025, outlining its objectives and examining energy poverty in Greece. It critically evaluates past strategies to inform future policy-making and strategy formation for complex issues.

Keywords

• green cities
• energy poverty
• social climate fund
• social exclusion
• energy crisis