SDG 7 ยท Indicator
Low-Income Energy Burden
%
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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