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Artificial Intelligence
…effects are poised to be particularly strong in some countries. For example, in the United States, data centres are on course to account for almost half of the growth in electricity demand to 2030; in Japan, more than half; and in Malaysia, as much as one-fifth.A diverse range of energy sources will be tapped to meet data centres’ rising electricity needs globally – though renewables and natural gas are currently set to take the lead due to their cost-competitiveness and availability in key markets. Uncertainty around current and future data centre consumption calls for a scenario-based appro...
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Access and Affordability
…Kenya, in July 2026. The project by the IEA and Power Africa draws on the IEA’s expertise to support governments with data-driven insights as they work to expand electricity access. Access to electricity This open-source GIS tool, developed in collaboration with the MIT Energy Initiative, was designed to estimate and forecast electricity demand at the building-level in developing economies. The tool leverages a machine learning model trained on geo-referenced data of electricity consumption sourced from utility meters in three pilot countries – Ghana, Senegal and Uganda. It can then predict electricity demand for buildings that lack…
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COP28: Tracking the Energy Outcomes
…of Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs, under the Paris Agreement. Strong ambition and implementation of these NDCs will be crucial in determining the pace at which global greenhouse gas emissions decline over the next decade.The IEA is working with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat and sharing data, analysis and policy advice with governments to inform this process.Our Climate Pledges Explorer tracks existing NDCs and net zero targets for more than 190 countries. The interactive database, which also lays out what each country’s NDC implies for energy sector emissions, is updated regularly. Working with countries to accelerate progres...
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Saving Energy
…room you’re in.2. Boiler: adjust the settingsDefault boiler settings are often higher than you need. Lower the hot water temperature to save 8% of your heating energy and cut EUR 100 off an average bill. You may have to have the plumber come once if you have a complex modern combi boiler and can’t figure out the manual. Make sure you follow local recommendations or consult your boiler manual. Swap a bath for a shower to spend less energy heating water. And if you already use a shower, take a shorter one. Hot water tanks and…
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Fossil Fuel Subsidies
…coal, these are based on the import parity price: the price of a product at the nearest international hub, adjusted for quality differences, if necessary, plus the cost of freight and insurance to the net importer, plus the cost of internal distribution and marketing and any value-added tax (VAT). VAT was added to the reference price where the tax is levied on final energy sales, as a proxy for the tax on economic activities levied across an economy. Other taxes, including excise duties, are not included in the reference price.For net exporters of oil, natural gas and coal…