Beschreibung:
In this paper, we propose a methodology to guide development of an electricity affordability indicator. Considering the different climatic and socioeconomic realities, the proposed methodology makes possible to obtain an indicator adapted to the conditions of the region under study. For this, an electricity affordability indicator at the household level was developed based on empirical research in two low-income neighborhoods in Paraná state, southern Brazil. The indicator obtained considers variables that add new information to guide local public policies, combining interventions to improve affordability, energy efficiency, alternatives to energy services and consumer behavioral changes