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Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Business The business value of energy efficiency
…and longer equipment lifetimes, while reduced material losses and waste further strengthen operational efficiency. Quality and reputation Energy efficiency often provides improved process control, enhancing output consistency and quality. Around 75% of companies report that energy efficiency measures reduce production defects. At the same time, more efficient production practices can strengthen brand image and market positioning, with more than half of consumers willing to pay a premium for products associated with efficient and sustainable production. Health and well-being By reducing pollution and improving indoor conditions, energy efficiency can significantly enhance worker health and well-being. Lower exposure to harmful…
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World Energy Investment 2025 Latin America and the Caribbean
Clean energy investment in Latin America has grown by nearly 25% in the past decade, highlighting regional progress despite diverse country contexts and transition pathways In Latin America and the Caribbean, a region characterised by diverse economic, political, and energy landscapes, GDP grew by 15% between 2015 and 2025, driven by Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Costa Rica, which experienced increases of between 10% and 40%. Since 2015, clean energy investment increased by nearly 25%, reaching USD 70 billion in 2025. Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica accounted for the largest increase, given the doubling of renewable investment flowing into the three countries. Brazil…
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Sheltering From Oil Shocks Air transport fuels
Jet fuel demand accounts for around 7% of global oil demand. Jet fuel markets look to be particularly vulnerable to an extended loss of Middle East production and exports, given limited flexibility elsewhere to increase output. 8. Avoid air travel where alternative options exist Description: Travel for work accounts for a large share (between 20% and 40%) of aviation activity. In many cases, travel for work can be temporarily substituted by virtual meetings. A reduction of around 40% of flights taken for work purposes is feasible in the short term, while maintaining productivity.Impact: Very high voluntary participation to work…
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Brazil 2025 Executive summary
…areas to ensure that they properly align with the government’s core objectives for the energy transition. Brazil has prioritised achieving a people-centred clean energy transition. It has already made significant strides in improving energy access and affordability, notably through the Light for All Program (Programa Luz para Todos) and targeted subsidies for electricity and natural gas. Looking ahead, a key challenge for the government will be to design policy to ensure that the benefits of energy transitions are widespread for all citizens and can be leveraged to accelerate economic opportunities and reduce inequalities. As part of this effort…
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Global EV Outlook 2026 Cutting through the noise
Cutting through the noise
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The Value of Demand Flexibility Executive summary
With global electricity demand rising and set to add around 1 000 TWh each year until 2035, new ways of managing the balance between supply and demand are needed. Demand flexibility – the ability to adjust the timing or amount of electricity use in response to system needs – is central to help achieve this balance. Advances in digitalisation, including the growing use of AI tools, are further enhancing the ability to deploy flexibility effectively.This policy brief, part of the 3DEN Initiative, presents a concise framework for understanding demand flexibility and its value across the energy system, highlighting that it can:Enhance power…
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World Energy Outlook 2025 Achieving access for all
…This is met largely by hydropower, natural gas, and solar photovoltaics (PV), with solar powering most mini-grids and nearly all stand-alone systems. Closing the access gap worldwide requires USD 4 billion each year for clean cooking from now until 2040, and around USD 23 billion each year for electricity until 2035. While it is encouraging that private sector involvement is expanding, public and concessional financing remains vital to attract capital to underserved segments, especially in riskier markets where public finances are constrained. Expanding energy access can support productivity improvements in agriculture and local industry, helping to drive broader economic and energy demand…
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China’s Official Energy Finance in Emerging and Developing Economies Setting the scene
…global investments today. However, these headline numbers often mask a persistent trend: a gaping regional imbalance in global energy investment. After removing the share of investment going towards advanced economies and People’s Republic of China (hereafter, “China”), emerging market and developing economies (EMDE) other than China account for around 27% of total energy investment and 18% of clean energy investment. With the bulk of future energy and electricity demand expected to be driven by EMDE, this disparity influences their ability to deliver secure, affordable energy transitions aligned with their development objectives. From around USD 875 billion today, energy investment in…
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Chile 2050 Energy Transition Roadmap Executive summary
…input to the forthcoming elaboration of Chile’s Long-Term Energy Planning (PELP 2028-2032). This report builds on the modelling and analytical strengths of the IEA to assess what is needed to reduce energy-related emissions to reach net zero emission by 2050. It is based on the Announced Pledges Scenario (APS), in which Chile and all other countries meet their announced long-term net zero emissions targets.The energy sector accounts for three-quarters of total greenhouse gas emissions in Chile. Energy-related CO₂ emissions peaked in 2019 at 94 Mt and have since fallen by more than…
