The graying and the energy-poor: How population aging deepens multidimensional energy poverty in rural China

Key Points

• Energy poverty worsens as rural populations age, leading to significant social impacts.
• The study reports a strong correlation between older demographics and increased multidimensional energy poverty metrics.
• Analysis explores energy access issues across rural households affected by aging populations and limited resources.
• Highlighting the need for targeted policies to address energy needs among the elderly in rural areas.