This paper presents a new approach to measuring energy or fuel poverty for developed countries. As such, it develops a multidimensional energy poverty index (MEPI), which can evaluate energy poverty from a multidimensional angle. The MEPI is composed of three attributes (dimensions) of energy...

Engendering a low-carbon energy transition is necessary to limit climate change impacts and temperature rises. Ideally, such a transition would be inclusive, incorporating all stakeholders, however, the issue of energy poverty is a major obstacle to this goal. This research investigates energy...

This paper first examines energy (or fuel) poverty in Japan after the 2000s, especially around the time of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE). To analyze the issue, the paper employs kinds of poverty and vulnerability measures with the assistance of our unique dataset. The results...

Energy poverty, defined as the inability to fulfil adequate levels of domestic energy services, has been analysed in Japan previously. However, neither policy agenda nor official definitions on energy poverty have been established as yet, resulting in neglect of energy-poor households and other...