Where are the energy poor? The challenges of energy transition in Northern Hungary
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https://doi.org/10.32976/stratfuz.2025.2Keywords:
energy transition, energy ladder, energy poverty, biomassAbstract
In implementing the energy transition, particular attention should be paid to coal regions. In my study, I use the example of the Northern Hungary region to present the main challenges for achieving a sustainable energy transition, mainly due to the low energy efficiency of residential buildings, significant energy poverty, intensive lignite use and air pollution. I identify municipalities where households are particularly exposed to the risk of energy poverty and make policy recommendations to support these municipalities.
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