Impact of Electricity Prices on Energy Poverty and on Vulnerable Society Groups. The Role of Energy Cooperatives in Problem Resolving
Impact of Electricity Prices on Energy Poverty and on Vulnerable Society Groups. The Role of Energy Cooperatives in Problem Resolving

Author(s): Vladimir Zinoviev
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, Sociology, Evaluation research, Social differentiation, Environmental interactions, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: energy poverty; energy cooperatives; electricity prices
Summary/Abstract: This article aims to provide a clear and logical approach to the topic of energy poverty in Bulgaria and its impact on vulnerable groups. Provides an overview of the problem and the characteristics of vulnerable groups. The potential solution for the surpluses of RES-generated electricity during periods of peak generation at a minimal and even negative energy exchange price is considered. A proposal is made to help vulnerable groups to overcome the effects of these prices with an option to consider joining an energy cooperative an alternative.

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