Stepping out of energy poverty
Addressing this problem is STEP, a project that uses energy efficiency to help those in or at risk of energy poverty save energy and improve their standard of living. Through information campaigns, tailored training and one-on-one advice, the project encourages consumers to make lifestyle changes that could save energy – and money. It’s also helping make homes more energy-efficient through such low-cost measures as insulating attics and installing low-flow shower heads. The project estimates that these efforts have resulted in a primary energy saving of 38.4 gigawatt-hours.