Table 2 Measurement dimensions and indicators of CMEP.

From: A chronic multidimensional measure of energy poverty and its impacts on physical and mental health

Dimension

Indicator

Weight wh

Explanation of the indicator

Threshold z

Accessibility

Cooking fuel

1/2

The main source of cooking fuel is solid fuel (such as firewood, coal, etc.), which is judged to be in a state of energy poverty

Qualitative indicators:

1 = Energy poverty.

0 = Non-energy poverty

Affordability

10% indicator

1/2

Share of energy expenditures in total household income

10%