Only 19.1% of Romanians Live in Energy-Efficient Homes

In Romania, only 19.1% of residents have benefited from energy modernization investments in their homes over the past five years. This figure places Romania below the European Union average, where 26.9% of homeowners have made energy-efficient upgrades in the same timeframe.

Comparatively, neighboring Bulgaria and Hungary have seen higher rates of energy modernization, with 29.9% and 28.9% of their populations living in upgraded homes, respectively. Even Serbia surpasses Romania slightly, with 20.9% of its residents enjoying the benefits of energy-efficient housing.

In contrast, countries like the Netherlands lead with an impressive 60.5% of inhabitants living in energy-modernized homes. France and Slovenia also show strong performances, each with 33.3%, while Denmark boasts 34% of homes upgraded for energy efficiency.

Among Europeans at risk of poverty or social exclusion, only 17.4% reported having their homes modernized in the last five years. This is significantly lower than the 25.6% of people without financial difficulties who have made similar improvements.

The data reveals that 30.5% of those living in houses have undertaken energy modernization projects, compared to just 16.6% of apartment dwellers. Additionally, residents in buildings constructed after 2011 face fewer challenges in heating their homes and are less likely to fall behind on utility payments.

While Romania still has a way to go in catching up with its European neighbors, these statistics highlight both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the journey towards a more energy-efficient future.