We often hear scientists and politicians speaking about the importance of decarbonizing our energy system, but what they often do not address is the impact the energy transition can have on different communities around the world. In fact, even within developed countries, different communities already experience varying access to energy, largely due to the impact of energy costs on their incomes and the large upfront costs linked to the energy transition, if transferred on final customers, could have devastating effects on their ability to access energy safely.