E-lit Adults aimed to strengthen energy literacy among adults facing or at risk of energy poverty and to support adult education systems in addressing this challenge in a structured and sustainable way. A key objective was to identify and compare energy literacy knowledge and skills gaps among adults in Lithuania, Italy, Greece, Austria and Bulgaria, representing different energy poverty contexts, through a consolidated in-depth analysis in order to define targeted intervention areas. Based on these findings, the project aimed to improve adults’ energy literacy knowledge and practical skills through the development and implementation of an innovative micro-learning training course adapted to different learning levels and real-life household needs. Another objective was to strengthen the capacity of adult education providers by equipping them with evidence-based, ready-to-use training materials tailored to vulnerable learners. The project also aimed to enhance cooperation with education providers, experts and local authorities to ensure relevance and uptake of results. Finally, it aimed to establish a digital platform and transnational network to serve as a hub for resources, knowledge exchange and long-term EU cooperation.
The project was developed in response to increasing energy poverty in EU, particularly between countries with different energy poverty levels and the lack of accessible and practical energy literacy education for adults. Rising energy costs, intensified by economic and geopolitical developments, had a disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups such as low-income households, elderly people, single-parent families, migrants and rural communities. These groups often struggle to understand energy consumption, reduce household costs and access reliable information and support. Partners’ experience and research show significant gaps in energy literacy were identified, together with limited flexible learning opportunities adapted to different knowledge levels and life situations. Adult education providers also lacked structured and ready-to-use training materials to support individuals at risk of energy poverty. In addition, limited transnational cooperation and absence of shared platforms restricted the exchange of practices and knowledge on energy literacy. The project addressed these needs through a structured in depth analysis, development of micro-learning training solutions and establishment of a transnational digital platform.