7 May 2008
IEA hosts experts meeting on energy breakthrough technologies for sustainable energy future. Over 40 international delegates discussed nanotechnology, biotechnology, and advanced computing to enable research needs and priorities
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5 May 2008
IEA Deputy Executive Director William Ramsay met in Santiago with Chilean Minister of Energy Marcelo Tokman to discuss an further co-operation, including an in-depth energy policy review, technology collaboration and the country’s potential membership in the IEA. After the meeting, Mr. Ramsay underlined the benefits and requirements of IEA membership in a press conference at the National Energy Commission. Minister Tokman said "it is an honor that Amb. Ramsay accepted our invitation to get to learn about Chile's energy situation". Mr. Ramsay also delivered a presentation on “The Global Energy Situation: Trends and Challenges” at a conference sponsored by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

2 May 2008
Richard H. Jones named next IEA Deputy Executive Director
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6 June 2008
Energy Technology Perspectives
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Business News Americas, 02 May 2008
Discussing Chile’s possible accession to the IEA with officials from the South American country, the Agency’s Deputy Executive Director William Ramsay told BNamericas that “in the context of Chile becoming a candidate for the OECD, we have obviously sent out feelers to see what the country is thinking about its eventual association with the IEA”. He specified that, to join the IEA, Chile would need to accumulate strategic stockpiles equivalent to at least 90 days of net oil imports.
The Australian, 26 April 2008
The newspaper is running a special report on clean energy and refers to the IEA publication Promoting Energy Efficiency Investments which calls on governments to improve energy efficiency. “It is by far the most cost-effective way to deliver increased energy security, reduced energy costs and a cleaner environment”, The Australian quotes the IEA, highlighting that buildings can play a key role as they are responsible for 40 per cent of global energy consumption and 24 per cent of CO2 emissions.
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