Kearns, A. , Whitley, E. and Curl, A. (2019) Occupant behaviour as a fourth driver of fuel poverty (aka warmth & energy deprivation). Energy Policy, 129, pp. 1143-1155. (doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.03.023) (PMID:31217657) (PMCID:PMC6559261)
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Abstract
A conceptual framework for occupant behaviour as a driver of fuel poverty is presented, comprising: housing and use of the home; heating and energy arrangements and thermal comfort; household structure and dynamics; health and well-being; household finances; and social activity and relations. This framework informs longitudinal analysis of movements into and out of fuel poverty among households in deprived communities in Glasgow. Household surveys across ten years yielded a longitudinal sample of 3297 cases where initial and subsequent fuel poverty status was recorded using an experiential measure. A third of households changed their fuel poverty status over time: 18% moving out of fuel poverty and 16% moving in. Factors strongly associated with movements into fuel poverty included: being a single parent (OR 2.27); experiencing a mental health problem (OR 2.74); and remaining out of work (OR 1.89). Movement out of fuel poverty was less likely among those with infrequent family contact (OR 0.55) and who moved home (OR 0.66); home improvements had no effect upon the experience of fuel poverty. It is argued that the policy problem should be considered one of ‘warmth and energy deprivation’, accompanied by a broader interpretation of vulnerability to as well as from fuel poverty.
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| Additional Information: | This research was carried out as part of the Glasgow Community Health and Wellbeing (GoWell) Research and Learning Programme (www.gowellonline.com). GoWell is a collaborative partnership between the Glasgow Centre for Population Health, the University of Glasgow and the Medical Research Council/Chief Scientist Office Social & Public Health Sciences Unit. GoWell is sponsored by Glasgow Housing Association (Wheatley Group), the Scottish Government, NHS Health Scotland and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Award No. 301367-01. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Curl, Dr Angela and Kearns, Professor Ade and Whitley, Dr Elise |
| Authors: | Kearns, A., Whitley, E., and Curl, A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies |
| Journal Name: | Energy Policy |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0301-4215 |
| ISSN (Online): | 0301-4215 |
| Published Online: | 21 March 2019 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2019 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Energy Policy 129:1143-1155 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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