RT journal article
T1 The Economic Impact of Perceived Energy Poverty: A Population-level Analysis and its Relationship with the SDGs
A1 Pérez Peña, María del Carmen
A1 Ruiz Chico, José
A1 Jiménez García, Mercedes
A1 Peña Sánchez, Antonio Rafael
A2 Economía General
K1 Sustainable development goals
K1 SDG3
K1 SDG7
K1 SDG10
K1 SDG13
K1 Knowledge-based economy
AB This study analyses perceived energy poverty in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) during the first half of 2023 and examines its economic and social consequences at thepopulation level. The main objective is to establish lines of improvement that canalleviate this situation and contribute to achieving the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs), specifically SDGs 3, 7, 10 and 13, in the context of a knowledgebased economy and policy-driven knowledge mobilisation. To this end, 418 surveyswere conducted among people in vulnerable situations and beneficiaries of socialservices. For this purpose, we used structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) dueto its effectiveness with small samples and complex latent relationships. The mainfindings show that a significant proportion of the population is unable to maintain anadequate temperature in their homes during winter or summer, has severe economicdifficulties, and shows high levels of stress, anxiety and life dissatisfaction. The PLSresults show that energy poverty impacts physical health, mental health, and socialsupport, with the most potent effect on material deprivation. It also affects wellbeing negatively. Social variables and housing conditions influence energy poverty,highlighting its multidimensional nature. This work stands out for its pioneering andexploratory approach in a little-studied local context, contributing novel empiricalevidence to the scientific literature. The study proposes integrated strategies promoting SDGs 3, 7, 10 and 13, demonstrating how knowledge guides socio-environmental challenges and inclusive development policies.
PB Springer
SN 1868-7873
YR 2026
FD 2026-11
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/39530
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/39530
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 08-nov-2026