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Statistics report
Apr 2018
Strategic actions to support energy statistics
…own priorities, level of development and resources. The resulting country action plans were presented by the national statistical offices to government officials in the second EU4Energy statistics network meeting in Astana in June 2016. They all pursue the same goal of “improving energy data quality, dissemination and use” while reflecting the national priorities of each country and the diversity of the EU4Energy focus region. As this document was designed for a very diverse group of focus countries, we hope it will be beneficial for all countries that aspire to improve energy statistics in order to support evidence-based energy policies.
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Report
Oct 2018
20 Renewable Energy Policy Recommendations
Renewable energy has grown rapidly in recent years, especially in the electricity sector where renewables now account for the largest power capacity additions globally. However, renewables still account for only just above 10% of final energy consumption and the energy sector remains dominated by fossil fuels. Renewables need to increase further and faster to bring about an energy transition that achieves climate targets, ensures energy access for all, reduces air pollution and improves energy security. These 20 recommendations provide guiding principles for policy making, based on best practices observed across IEA member states and partner countries. They can be adapted…