Exploring the Research Trends of Energy Efficiency in Low-Income Households: A Bibliometric Analysis During and Post-Pandemic Crisis

This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database for the period from 2020 to 2024 to identify emerging research trends and citation patterns in promoting energy efficiency in low-income households and furnish specific particulars. By conducting co-citation, co-word, and citation analysis, the study reveals the most frequently referenced and cited articles, prestigious scholarly journals, and prevailing areas of investigation within the energy efficiency domain. Notably, it is found that the field of Energy Efficiency garners considerable attention, while focused studies on Housing, Energy Utilization, and Costs also receive significant scholarly engagement. These findings underscore the imperative nature of adopting energy-efficient measures to advance inclusivity and sustainability, particularly during and post crises COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of this study serve as a valuable guide for scholars, enabling them to contextualize their scientific work within the current landscape and facilitating the exploration of further research.