Energy poverty remains a critical challenge globally, with significant implications for economic development, social equity and environmental sustainability. This paper explores the integration of energy poverty indicators within a sustainability framework, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of these indicators in addressing energy deprivation. This topical review synthesizes research on energy poverty indicators published between 2012 and 2023 from two major databases, Web of Science and Scopus. The analysis shows that mapping these clusters to sustainability elements yields several key outcomes, such as cost-effectiveness, inclusive development, sustainable energy choices, and more. The paper offer insights that can inform more resilient and equitable approaches to energy poverty alleviation. The findings underscore the importance of refining energy poverty measures to ensure they contribute effectively to sustainable development goals, offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners focused on creating resilient and equitable energy systems.