The limitations of the application of the concept of Energy Poverty in Peru

espanolEl presente estudio brinda una aproximacion juridica al concepto de pobreza energetica y sus principales caracteristicas para ser atendida adecuadamente desde el Derecho Publico Economico. El enfoque multidimensional de la pobreza energetica se aterriza en el ordenamiento peruano a partir de la experiencia normativa y de politicas publicas emprendidas por este pais en los sectores de electricidad y gas natural. El estudio advierte destacados avances en la reduccion de la brecha de pobreza energetica, pero tambien algunos retos que aun quedan por ser atendidos para la reduccion efectiva de la misma. EnglishThis study provides a legal approach to the concept of energy poverty and its main characteristics to be adequately addressed by the economic administrative law. The multidimensional approach to energy poverty is established in the Peruvian legal system based on the normative experience and public policies undertaken by this country in the electricity and natural gas sectors. The study notes notable progress in reducing the energy poverty gap, but also some challenges that still need to be addressed in order to effectively reduce it.