Access to clean, affordable energy is a human right. Climate NGOs, solidarity groups & trade unions with solutions to tackle #EnergyPoverty across Europeโ
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The @wellbasedEU project has concluded but the work to eradicate #EnergyPoverty starts now.
All action tools and measures must take health into account to truly deliver a just transition. โฌ๏ธ
energy-cities.eu/health-starโฆ
@GreensEFA @TheProgressives @RenewEurope @Left_EU @EPPGroup
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We call on the @EU_Commission to:
๐น Stop funding fossil fuel infrastructure โ
๐น Ensure targeted funding reaches those who need it most
๐น Strengthen protections against utility debt
A just transition means leaving no one behind! #RightToEnergy
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What must be done?
๐น Social energy tariffs & monitoring of firewood prices
๐น Energy renovations: Fully funded for low-income households
๐น Local energy solutions: Heat networks, energy communities & energy sharing
#AffordableEnergyForAll must be fair & inclusive!
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๐ฅ ETS2 will drive up firewood prices, worsening energy poverty & air pollution. Millions of low-income households rely on firewood for heating, but without safeguards, theyโll be hit hard by the transition.
#EnergyJustice
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The EU's plan falls short on energy poverty & does little to ensure access to affordable renewable energy for all. Meanwhile, public funding keeps missing those most in need. This is a critical failure! โ #AffordableEnergy
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๐จ EUโS AFFORDABLE ENERGY ACTION PLAN FAILS HOUSEHOLDS ๐จ
The new plan prioritizes industry over people, leaving vulnerable households behind & failing to tackle the root causes of energy poverty. We need real solutions, not empty promises!
#RightToEnergy
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Missed the #R2EForum OR want to relive the experience? You can ๐ชฉ
๐ท Pictures here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBVfPH
๐๏ธ Recordings here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLโฆ
๐ผ๏ธExhibition photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBVkRn
See you in 2025 to continue the fight for the #RightToEnergyโผ๏ธ
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Missing today's event on Tackling the Challenges of the Ecological and Industrial Transition for Public Control and Lower Energy Pricesโ๏ธ
You can still read the full paper here ๐๐
rosalux.eu/wp-content/uploadโฆ
@RosaluxEuropa @rosaluxstiftung @EPSUnions
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๐ซGREAT REPORT:
Energy efficiency policies are more important than ever โ also for electrification.
This powerful, and often overlooked, tool can be instrumental in achieving affordable and inclusive electrification.
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raponline.org/knowledge-centโฆ
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๐ Hungry for more info on the challenges โ opportunities that come from the convergence of Social Climate Plans & National Building Renovation Plans โ๏ธ
Look no further than this excellent report by @CANEurope @ecodes ๐ซ
caneurope.org/content/uploadโฆ
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That's a wrap on the #RightToEnergy Forumโผ๏ธ
We hoped you enjoyed it and left this space reinvigorated, motivated and thoroughly mobilised to #EndEnergyPoverty โ secure the Right to Energy.
A HUGE thank you to all who joined, presented and helped to organised โโก๏ธ
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Mahfud Lamin, @novact__ talks about the ground-setting ruling for holding companies accountable for
๐ด plundering natural recourses in the Sahara region
๐ด starting projects without consent of the Saharan people
๐ด starting projects that do not benefit the Saharan people
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For 1๏ธโฃ dollar of climate finance that the private sector invests, it takes 4๏ธโฃ in public funds.
@LSteinfort, @TNInstitute talks about the need for the decolonisation, democratisation and deprivatisation of the energy system.
โโก๏ธ #RightToEnergy for all!
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Nicole Wojewoda @350, @350Europe talks about the #StopEACOP project and how the struggle changed..
From stopping Total to thinking about ways to assist the energy transition in Africa.
๐ดTaxing companies and putting communities in the driving seat of the transition๐ด
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โ Join our panel on the need for Global Energy Justice and how to achieve it with
@nWassociation @350Europe @novact__, @TNInstitute, @ESFCatalunya
#RightToEnergy
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Simon Puzzetto, @EURAC talks about the sustainable solutions the @CoolLIFE_EU project offers in addressing Europeโs cooling needs in an ever heating climate ๐ฅต
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Roberta Ranieri, @aessenergy talks about the workshops they ran for people to help them with bills
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Exploring the creation of info desks for
โก๏ธ renewable energy info
โก๏ธ questions about bills
โก๏ธ resources about community energy
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Sarah Coupechoux, @Fondation_AP shares some very important facts about Summer #EnergyPoverty
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๐ We have started the third day of the #R2EForum
๐โก๏ธ Watch the livestream here:
youtube.com/live/bN720f6mll4โฆ
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The 3โฃrd day of the #R2EForum is near. Join vital discussions on
๐ฅต summer energy poverty with @Fondation_AP, @EURAC, @bcnuej, @aessenergy
๐ the impact of the EU's energy transition on the rest of the world with @nWassociation @350Europe @novact__, @TNInstitute, @ESFCatalunya
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Day TWO at the #R2EForum has come to an end ๐ช
If we took away one thing today, it's that
๐ก A succesfull renovation wave must put people at the centre ๐ก Whether it's about technical support, subsidies or knowledge sharing ๐ก
Thanks again to our speakers & to all who joined!
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The most important priority of all in shaping the EUโs #EnergyPoverty strategy:
โKeep people at the centre of the transition.โ
@evabrardinelli @CANEurope
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Did you know Commission letters can be changedโYou heard it here first ๐
We must keep an eye on the Commissionโs plan so that they really continue to include tackling energy poverty in their plans.
#RightToEnergyForum
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Short recap of the #EPBD by @evabrardinelli, @CANEurope
๐ focus on the worst performing buildings
๐ minimum performance standards not mandatory
๐ link to social climate plans
๐ roadmap targets to alleviate #EnergyPoverty
#RightToEnergyForum
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It is not just about financial help.
We need to support people in practical terms in order for people to be able to access renovations: including one-stop-shops for technical skills and information but also social workers to help vulnerable people.
@AnnaBajomi
@FEANTSA
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Weโre asking for a EU guaranteed loan, with a low interest rate for people who are looking to renovate their house.
This way itโs renovations for the people, not companies.
Legislation aimed at renovations must be people-centred โ
@BenniScuderi @GreensEFA #RightToEnergy
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โRole of the parliament is to ensure energy is for and by the people. It must be as easy as possible to access and create energy. It must be a democratic system:
โ Against the interest of companies.
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People must feel itโs for them.โ
@BenniScuderi @GreensEFA
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What is next in implementing the fit for 55 legislation and shaping the next batch of legislation files on energy and energy poverty in the ๐ช๐บ
Starting now with Maria Santos @foeeurope, Eva Brardinelli, @CANEurope and @GreensEFA MEP Benedetta Scuderi
#R2EForum
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โHow many people here have applied for a renovation programme? No one? That is because it is hard.
We need one clear renovation programme that is accessible, understandable, comes in one single form and fully covers people in vulnerable positions.โ
@JTobiasECODES @ecodes
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Zuzana Matlonova @Habitat_EME talks about the learnings from the @ComActProject in Eastern ๐ช๐บ
๐ด empowering & activating communities & homeowner associations
๐จ financial tools to support low-income households
๐งฐ Building step-to-step roadmaps for the technical solutions
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Always wanted to know the actual energy savings before and after an efficiency renovationโโ
Check out the link in the presentation shared by Julien Dijol @HousingEurope
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#RightToEnergy #BuildBetterLives
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Who is going to pay for the renovations and who is going to benefit from renovations โ๏ธ
Adrien Roux from the Justice Ensemble talks about the campaign that theyโve been running in France demanding renovations for tenants.
#stoplogementpassoires
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The second day of the #R2E Forum is about to start ๐ก
๐ก Opening speech by @KimClaes4
๐ก The housing crisis with @ecodes, @HousingEurope, @Habitat_org, Justice Ensemble
๐ก Shaping EU strategy with @GreensEFA MEP @BenniScuderi, @CANEurope, @FEANTSA
Join us on the livestream!
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Thank you for speaking, moderating, and joining us today!
See you tomorrow! You can still register on our website
righttoenergy.org/forum-2024โฆ
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The right to energy and the right to health are like two peas in a pod. The role of health professionals and local community leaders are key in tackling energy poverty and must be recognised in all policies related to energy and climate.
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Yes, we need more jobs for women in the energy transition BUT what the transition really needs is a feminist approach for its strategy and implementation! ๐
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Day 1๏ธโฃ is a wrap!
Some major take-aways:
Implementing the Fit for 55 with a people-centred approach must be the priority for decision makers across the ๐ช๐บ
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#RightToEnergy #R2EForum
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Some important policy points from @EPAH_EU โฌ๏ธ
- energy poverty policies must include health protections
- monitor above with health indications
- include public health professionals
- prioritise vulnerable groups
#RightToEnergy #RightToHealth
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Research by @wellbasedEU shows the link between health & #EnergyPoverty. Out of 356 participants..
๐ Nearly 65% reported poor mental health
๐ 30% had a lung condition
๐ 29% avoided healthcare due to cost
Join todayโs workshop at 14:15 to talk #RightToHealth โ #RightToEnergy
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โ[..] why do they make us lives here?โ
Manon Burbridge shares some low-lights of her research into the way refugees and asylum seekers in the UK are affected by energy poverty.
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Recommendations for quick and decisive action on refugee support and energy poverty relief โ
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If women are not represented in the renewable energy section they will not benefit from the transition such as new jobs for instance.
Thatโs why we need to ensure policy and skills are available to them. These must be feminist.
- Katjusa Savic, @Focus_drustvo
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Is there a #GenderDivide when it comes to the impact of our current energy system?
Join activists and experts from @REScoopEU, @Focus_drustvo, @APE_Cat, and Manon Burbridge at the #RightToEnergyForum!
Watch live in a couple of minutes ๐ youtube.com/live/Tp8Jtjn7kdsโฆ
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We love a great overview ๐
@sunderlandlouis presents @RegAssistProjโs handy overview of what is needed for a just energy transition:
- policy priorities
- protections
- representations
- funding
#R2EForum
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Great recap of the legislative files that impact energy poverty, especially from a social point of view.
Veronique Marx @Energy4Europe
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Starting with the easy questions today:
How can we secure a sustainable, just energy transition for all?
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Domi from @APE_Cat kicks us off with an important message on the importance of the #RightToEnergy.
Watch it live at โฌ๏ธ
youtube.com/live/Tp8Jtjn7kdsโฆ
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We are off! The first day at the #R2E Forum is a factโก๏ธ
With an opening speech by an activist from @APE_Cat, followed by a discussion on guaranteeing clean & affordable energy for all ๐ช๐บ citizens, with speakers from @RegAssistProj, @EPSUnions and @EU_Commission.
#RightToEnergy
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Heating or eating? ๐ก๏ธ or ๐ฅ?
This must be the last year in which sky-high energy prices are forcing people to make that choice.
The #RightToEnergy would put a stop to that!
Join us this week at the #R2EForum to discuss how we can get there collectively๐ช๐ก
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Keep your diary free for a special satellite ๐ช event at the #R2EForum!
The @EU_EESC is hosting @foeeurope's empowering photo exhibition! More than๐ผ๏ธs and stories, these are powerful reminders of why we need to continue to fight for the #RightToEnergy!
righttoenergy.org/forum-2024โฆ
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We always save the best for last ๐
Join this session on #GlobalJustice if you want to find out more about
1โฃ the way the European #EnergyTransition is affecting the Global South 2โฃ the challenges of ensuring a global transition that works for all #RightToEnergyForum โ
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Last summer was marked by heatwaves and excessive heat... We need fast, adaptive strategies to keep our homes comfortable. But howโ๏ธ
Join us this @righttonergy forum session to explore the opportunities & challenges to protect people's health and wealth in summer.
#R2EForum
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New Commissioner(s), New plans๐ชน
Will they finally end #EnergyPoverty by tackling the root causes โ prioritising the most vulnerable households?
Join our expert panel next Tues to answer all your ๐ฅ questions. Only at the #RightToEnergyForum
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Research by @wellbasedEU shows the link between health & #EnergyPoverty. Out of 356 participants..
๐ Nearly 65% reported poor mental health
๐ 30% had a lung condition
๐ 29% avoided healthcare due to cost
Join the workshop on 2-12 to talk #RightToHealth โ #RightToEnergy
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A new energy future is possible ๐ฎ
๐ Accessible energy๐ energy efficient housing๐ energy coming from sustainable, renewable sources๐ energy that doesn't cost our health & wealth๐
Join the #R2EForum to discuss how we can achieve a truly just energy transition for all!
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A winter crisis comes in threes:
๐ฅถ Cold homes
๐ฏ๏ธ High energy bills
๐ Spike in the cost of living
But so do the solutions:
โก๏ธ Energy efficiency
๐ฌ๏ธ Invest in renewables
โ #RightToEnergy
Want to come and talk about it?
Join us! โก๏ธ righttoenergy.org/forum-2024
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We're counting down the days...
The #RightToEnergyForum will take place in 2-4 Dec in Brussels.
3โฃ days of organising, discussing and mobilising to eradicate #EnergyPoverty
Wil you be thereโ๏ธ
righttoenergy.org/register #EndEnergyPoverty #R2EForum
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๐ชฉ Itโs that time of the year....โก๏ธ
Be the first to register for the 2024 #RightToEnergyForum!
Join us for THREE days of organising, discussing and mobilising to eradicate #EnergyPoverty
๐righttoenergy.org/register
#EndEnergyPoverty #R2EForum
ALT Square image in gradient yellow with a black lightbulb coming down on a lead, on the right. Text in the middle asks to register now for the Right to Energy Forum taking place from 2-4 Dec in Brussels.
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Our ๐ฅ question for @Teresaribera
You are tasked with addressing energy poverty as part of addressing the housing crisis.
What will be your key priority to end #EnergyPovertyโ
#CommissionerHearings
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Second ๐ฅ question for @DanJoergensen
Your mission letter outlines many packages & action plans. How will you coordinate them allโ๏ธ
โ Citizens Energy Package
โ European Affordable Housing Plan
โ Action Plan for Affordable Energy Prices
#CommissionerHearings #EndEnergyPoverty
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Our first ๐ฅ question for @DanJoergensen
Renovating the current housing stock is a key measure for addressing energy poverty, a priority outlined in your Mission Letter...
But renovations are not explicitly mentionedโ๏ธ๐ง
#CommissionerHearings #EndEnergyPoverty
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All ๐on tomorrow's Commissioner hearings when @DanJoergensen will be asked about his ambitions for energy and housing.
Here's what we would like to know:
๐righttoenergy.org/2024/11/01โฆ
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4โฃ2โฃm EU citizens struggle to obtain sufficient energy for their health & well-being needs ๐ถ
We need more solutions & opportunities to protect people from high energy bills.
#CommunityEnergy can help alleviate #EnergyPoverty. But howโ๏ธ
Find out in @CEES_Energy's toolkit โฌ๏ธ
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๐ฅNew paper by @RegAssistProj is a great piece of guidance for anyone looking for examples to tackle the key challenges of #EnergyPoverty:
โ๏ธ how to find people at risk
โ๏ธ how to design public subsidy schemes
โ๏ธ what dedicated services to look for
๐raponline.org/knowledge-centโฆ
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... and how about righting the wrongs in the world by installing double glazed windows and insulated walls๐ช๐ง
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youtube.com/watch?v=QpOInuw9โฆ
@ceebankwatch @FRenovables
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The EU's building directive will go under the ๐จ tomorrow
Renovating Europeโs homes is an important tool to protect people from #EnergyPoverty.
@Europarl_EN don't leave people in the cold ๐ฅถ and pass the #EPBD
#BuildBetterLives
ALT Woman with hard hat standing in front of EU building with a sign indicating combat energy poverty.
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Warm wishes to everyone ๐ฏ
We celebrated our campaign successes this year and made wishes for the next one๐ค
Thanks for all your support and energy ๐ซถ
#AllIWantThisWinter #EnergyForAll
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โ EU energy ministers discussed Winter preparedness but not #EnergyPoverty...
โกWe now need a vision for an end to energy poverty - and a plan to permanently exit our cycle of energy crisis.
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@victor__jack @AnnaHbrt
consilium.europa.eu/en/pressโฆ
The EU Energy Council is happening right now, with "Winter preparedness" on the agenda.
To save millions of people from debts and despair, here's our "winter preparedness" plan:
โกTax profits, empower people, end energy povertyโก
bit.ly/people-powered-plan
#AllIWantThisWinter
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The EU Energy Council is happening right now, with "Winter preparedness" on the agenda.
To save millions of people from debts and despair, here's our "winter preparedness" plan:
โกTax profits, empower people, end energy povertyโก
bit.ly/people-powered-plan
#AllIWantThisWinter
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All I want this winter isโฆโจ
the @EuCouncil to remember the millions left in the cold by our profit driven energy system โ
Ahead of the Energy Council tomorrow, here is a people-powered plan to exit the crises๐
bit.ly/people-powered-plan
#AllIWantThisWinter #EnergyForAll
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๐กThis is a big step towards ensuring a right to clean, affordable energy for all.
Now Member states must go beyond to ensure this is the last winter of disconnections.
Read more ๐
friendsoftheearth.eu/publicaโฆ
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Over 18,000,000 households in the EU will be unable to adequately heat their homes this winter!
Tomorrow's revision of the #EPBD is a chance for EU decision makers to make homes more resilient to future energy crises and #BuildBetterLives
#AllIWantThisWinter #EndEnergyPoverty
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โฐ Only 3 days left until the trilogue on #EPBD ๐
All eyes on EU politicians to save this directive that has already been watered down too much๐
We need a long-term solution to energy poverty and the #climatecrisis
๐ #AllIWantThisWinter #EndEnergyPoverty
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9.3% of #EU citizens, were unable to heat their homes adequately in 2022.
Now help ensure a real ban on โกdisconnections to insulate households from uncertainty, despair and unpayable energy debts.
Share our Manifesto with MEPs and National Govs ๐
righttoenergy.org/wp-contentโฆ
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๐ Everyone deserves a safe, warm home. And the power to keep it that way.
โถ๏ธ Find out what an ambitious EU #BuildingsDirective could do!
#BuildBetterLives
#EndPoverty
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๐กOn the international day for the eradication of poverty, we call for urgent solutions to the #costofliving, housing & energy crisis
โWhich solutions, you ask?
โถOur experts got you covered!
#BuildBetterLives
#BuildingsDirective
#EndPoverty
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๐ฅ"The previous two winters, we have seen freezing homes and a warming planet. Now we see the hottest June on record. Our social injustice is also driving our climate collapse."
Watch @kieranpradeept1 in this clip from #EUSEW2023
youtube.com/clip/UgkxRsFfLmgโฆ
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