COVID lockdowns drove older Australians into energy poverty
- Written by Sara Wilkinson, Professor, School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney
ShutterstockMany of us who endured lockdowns in Australia are familiar with the surge in energy bills at home. But for older Australians who depend on the Age Pension for income, lockdowns drove many deeper into “energy poverty”. Some faced up to 50% higher bills than in 2019, as a result of COVID.
Energy poverty involves low-income...
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