Fuel poverty and other reasons for lack of warmth in homes

What is it about?

The number of households living in fuel poverty across the UK is on the increase. This paper explores the experience of those living in fuel poverty, seeking to understand the reasons for lack of warmth in homes. Using a case study approach, 101 face-to-face structured interviews with residents of a high-rise block of flats in Edinburgh were conducted by trained community-based interviewers, many of whom had experience of fuel poverty themselves.

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Why is it important?

This research contributes to our understanding of fuel poverty by giving a voice to those directly affected.