Energy poverty is the inability of financially strapped families to maintain adequate energy services at a reasonable cost. It affects one in seven Alberta households—those who spend more than 10 per cent of their disposable income on home heating, cooking and lighting. To reduce energy poverty in Alberta, a holistic strategy is needed that targets its three main causes: unaffordable energy charges, low income and energy-inefficient houses. This requires a partnership approach, involving all Alberta organizations that can influence energy poverty outcomes. The overriding goal is to provide all Albertans with access to the energy services needed to achieve a comfortable and healthy life.