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Addressing energy insecurity: Policy Considerations for enhancing energy assistance programs.
1Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, USA.
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|February 9, 2024
Summary
Millions of households face energy insecurity. This study found that while energy bill assistance programs help, prior participation doesn't reduce future energy insecurity. Policy recommendations focus on increased resources and better communication for assistance programs.
Area of Science:
- Energy Policy
- Sociology of Energy
- Public Health
Background:
- Household energy consumption is vital for well-being, yet millions experience energy insecurity.
- Energy insecurity affects 33.7 million U.S. households, highlighting a critical societal issue.
- Energy bill assistance programs are designed to mitigate the hardships of energy insecurity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the prevalence of energy bill assistance program participation among energy-insecure households.
- To identify socioeconomic and housing correlates associated with receiving energy assistance.
- To assess the impact of prior energy assistance participation on current energy insecurity.
Main Methods:
- Logistic regressions were employed for analysis.
- Data were sourced from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS).
- The study analyzed a nationally representative sample of U.S. households.
Main Results:
- In 2020, 16% of energy-insecure households received energy bill assistance.
- Prior energy assistance participation and disconnection notices significantly correlated with current assistance receipt.
- Previous participation in energy assistance programs did not significantly impact the likelihood of experiencing energy insecurity.
Conclusions:
- Findings underscore the need to increase resources for energy assistance programs to meet demand.
- Enhanced communication between utility providers and low-income households regarding assistance is recommended.
- Targeted outreach to populations who have never participated in energy assistance is crucial for program accessibility.
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