How one Portuguese neighbourhood hopes to end “energy poverty” for locals

In this episode of the podcast Accountancy, you can hear interviews with the rapporteurs on the new ERA initiative: “We will simulate you” that aims to teach the Portuguese to save hundreds of euros per year in electricity and gas. Listen and see how you can do the same.

The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved 23.5 million euros of European funds for the Energy Poverty Reduction Program 2024-2027. As part of the project, the Eco Fund will support investments in energy efficiency measures and the use of renewable energy sources in an estimated 1,100 energy-poor households.

How one Portuguese neighbourhood hopes to end “energy poverty” for locals

The Carcavelos neighborhood in Matosinhos, Portugal is tackling energy poverty and carbon emissions through community-led retrofitting, renewable energy integration, and behavioural change, serving as a model for Europe’s transition to net-zero urban living