EnePoMAP: Mapping and providing cost effective solutions for tackling energy poverty

This project aims at developing a GIS-based methodology, using information available in different public databases for detecting areas at risk of energy poverty, and identifying potential solutions for reducing it. To do that, EnePoMAP will develop a two-stage methodology:

• 1st stage: Mapping the level of EP in a city, using EP indicators calculated based on public data
• 2nd stage: Identifying potential solutions for alleviating EP by reducing the energy consumption of the targeted buildings.

At the same time, this second stage will evaluate two possible strategies: the first, the potential of comprehensive energy renovations at the district level in those areas; the second, the potential of using solar installations for supplying a share of the energy demand in this areas. Both strategies will be integrated into a comprehensive methodology for facilitating the decision-making process. The methodology will be demonstrated in at least six case studies (three located in Spain; three in Portugal), considering the most representative climatic areas. The project will also assess different funding schemes for implementing these solutions.

The project started in 2021 and will be completed in 2023 and is coordinated by the University of the Basque Country (ES) and the University of Minho (PT).