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4.1.1 Introduction to Affordability

Course subject(s) Module 4. Affordability

Welcome to module 4 of this course! This module we will discuss the third A: Affordability.

In this module, the theory of the concept of Affordability of energy services will be discussed. Central concepts in this module are:

  • How to measure affordability?
  • What is energy poverty? What does this mean and how can it be addressed.

Dr Ralitsa Hiteva, Steven van Polen Msc and Dr Manon van Middelkoop will assist professor Margot Weijnen to help you explore affordability of energy services in the first section.

Good luck with this module!

First up, Margot Weijnen will introduce you to the concept of Affordability of energy services.

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