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Commentary
09 Jun 2026
The energy crisis creates even stronger impetus for EU electrification
draft title Electrification is central to meeting the European Union’s goals on energy security, competitiveness, affordability, and emissions reductions. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the risks of over-dependence on imported fuels and concentrated supply routes, making the case for electrification even stronger.In the EU, around 70% of electricity generation is already supplied from domestic, low-emissions sources. And yet end-users (industry, buildings and transport sectors), source less than one quarter of their energy consumption from electricity. Today, around two-thirds of end-use energy consumption relies on fossil fuels, of which the…
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Commentary
19 Jun 2026
Delivering on the EU’s electrification ambitions
EU paper The EU has ambitious goals for electrification Electrification is a key pillar of the EU’s energy security, industrial competitiveness, and climate strategy. Today, imported fuels account for around 60% of the EU’s total energy demand and cost the bloc EUR 380 billion in 2024. The risks associated with the EU’s reliance on fuel imports have been highlighted by recent market disruptions linked to the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in the Middle East, bringing renewed attention to the EU’s target of increasing electrification from 24% today to 32% of…
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Event
30 Jun 2026
15:30
Thematic session: Smart and efficient appliances fit for the future
Event backgroundIn today’s context of energy market volatility and economic uncertainty, energy efficiency remains one of the most effective tools to support affordability, energy security and competitiveness. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders to accelerate action, with smart and efficient appliances highlighting the importance of demand-side solutions.Appliances account for a growing share of global electricity demand due to electrification, rising living standards and more extreme temperatures. Improving their efficiency is essential to lowering energy bills, easing pressure on power systems and strengthening resilience.Governments already have effective tools such as…
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Commentary
03 Jun 2026
India’s electricity demand grows at night: Managing rising cooling demand
India cooling commentary As India’s cooling demand surges alongside solar power capacity, ensuring sufficient nighttime power capacity is key Power consumption in India is on the rise amid economic and population growth, as well as the growing use of air conditioning as more households purchase units and temperatures increase. Since 2019, the country’s electricity demand has increased by 5% per year. While electricity supply has kept pace, solar PV has accounted for two-thirds of power capacity additions in India since 2019. Against this backdrop, ensuring adequate power generation capacity during periods of peak demand is emerging as…
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Event
30 Jun 2026
13:30
Thematic session: Buildings as active players in the energy transition
Event backgroundIn today’s context of energy market volatility and economic uncertainty, energy efficiency remains essential for affordability, energy security and competitiveness. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders to accelerate action, with efficient, interactive buildings emerging as a key part of more flexible and resilient energy systems.Buildings account for a large share of global energy demand, which is expected to grow further with electrification, cooling needs and urbanisation. Improving building efficiency and enabling smarter interaction with the grid can lower energy costs, optimise power systems and strengthen resilience.Governments are not starting…
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Podcast episode
The cooking fuel crisis
Around the world, billions of people use liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, to cook their meals. Today, many of them are under substantial pressure, with global LPG supplies severely disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East. In 2025, 30% of all LPG exported by sea transited through the Strait of Hormuz – a route that’s seen shipping slow dramatically since the end of February. In this episode, IEA energy analysts Marina Petrelli and Arthur Rogé discuss the latest developments in LPG markets – and what price increases and supply shortages have meant for some of the world’s most vulnerable…
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Event
30 Jun 2026
10:00
High-level panel: Financing energy efficiency
High-level speakers come together to explore how governments can help create the conditions to rapidly accelerate investments in energy efficiency and, together with private and financial bodies, help overcome financing constraints.
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Event
29 Jun 2026
14:15
Sheltering consumers from energy shocks
A panel discussion focusing on how governments are harnessing energy efficiency in the short term in order to protect consumers from energy price volatility and support a fair transition.
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Event
03 Jun 2026
09:00
Geothermal Energy for Europe: Scaling from Niche to Mainstream
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and Carnegie Europe are co-organising a private roundtable discussion on geothermal energy for Europe.As solar PV and wind capacity are growing and countries are prioritizing energy security, geothermal energy offers reliable, non-fuel-dependent, low-emissions power, heating, and cooling. It also highlights emerging opportunities in the use of critical minerals and the development of underground energy storage capacity. Yet, deployment in Europe and globally remains constrained by subsurface risk, financing challenges, limited policy support, and regulatory barriers. The roundtable discussion will provide a unique platform for direct engagement between European policymakers and…
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News
24 Jun 2026
655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target
Latest data show uneven progress, highlighting the critical need to focus on affordability and vulnerable communities Washington, New York, Paris, Geneva, Abu Dhabi, 24 June 2026 – At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk. Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate share of these gaps, with over 560 million living without electricity and 970 million lacking access to clean cooking. The latest edition of Tracking…