Energy feedback systems are becoming increasingly common in homes, offering real-time insights into consumption patterns through in-home displays, web portals, and mobile apps. While these systems have shown potential in raising awareness and encouraging energy-efficient behaviors, their impact within social housing—where fuel poverty and energy insecurity are significant concerns—remains relatively underexplored. This review examines the potential economic and social benefits of Real-Time Energy Feedback (RTEF) systems in social housing, identifying both opportunities and challenges. Existing literature tends to emphasize direct outcomes such as energy savings and awareness. However, our findings suggest that these tools have untapped potential beyond utilitarianism. When combined with renewable energy sources like solar photovoltaics (PV), RTEF systems not only increase energy savings but also foster greater household participation in the energy transition. This positions them as key enablers of energy citizenship in decentralized energy systems. We recommend further research to explore the broader social impacts of RTEF systems, especially within the context of renewable energy integration in social housing, and to assess their critical role in facilitating the energy transition and shifting energy consumption paradigms.