SDG 7 ยท Indicator

Low-Income Energy Burden

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Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

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Description

Percent of income spent on household energy by those at less than 50% of the poverty level.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 2, indicating a low-income households spend 2% or less of income on energy.

Reference

Fisher Sheehan & Colton, Home Energy Affordability Gap

Low-Income Energy Burden