ABSTRACT

The lived experience approach has allowed us to highlight the multidimensional nature of the resources involved. It also underlines the diversity of domains where positive repercussions can be observed during the deployment of energy poverty measures, including the fight against social isolation, access to rights, and symbolic valorisation of applied knowledge. Our findings underline the importance of acting on different resources in order to improve public action instruments. These include the improvement of mobility options such as public transport networks, the maintenance of physical resource spaces in local areas, and action against social isolation. Public action must focus on providing conditions conducive to the deployment of individuals' resources, in addition to improving material and technical conditions. To create effective public policies that promote social and energy justice, it is crucial to have a deep understanding of people's everyday lives. This includes understanding their daily routines, their access to resources and services, and the challenges they face. Only by understanding people's lived experiences can policymakers formulate policies that will truly address their needs and promote fairness and energy justice.