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Contributor
Brian Motherway
Head of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions Office. Brian Motherway is Head of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions at the IEA. He leads the Agency’s analytical and outreach programmes on energy efficiency worldwide, including a global programme of capacity building and engagement. He also oversees the Agency’s work on people-centred transitions, focusing on the social dimensions of energy policies, such as skills, social inclusion and energy affordability. Before joining the IEA, Brian was Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. He holds degrees in sociology and in engineering.
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Contributor
Christopher Kelly
Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada. As a Policy Analyst at the Office of Energy Research & Development, I conduct quantitative and qualitative research on investment in energy RD&D. I draft reports, briefings, and presentations to inform strategic decisions, enhancing engagement with industry stakeholders focused on breakthrough energy technology development. I also coordinate cross-functional teams to design and implement technology demonstrations and access new markets. Additionally, I monitor political and economic trends in energy, providing timely insights to senior management for program alignment. I am passionate about pursuing innovation programs and policy approaches that support the transition to a low-carbon economy. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration from Trent University, with a focus on Management Skills, Strategic Management, Management Thought, and Business Ethics. I also hold several certifications related to energy programming and evaluations.
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News
04 Jun 2026
New podcast episode explores how energy crisis is shaping investment trends
…now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, IEA experts Kirsten Smith and Cecilia Tam dive into key findings from the recent World Energy Investment 2026 report. As energy security concerns intensify – and with many countries increasingly looking to meet demand with domestic energy sources – they discuss the implications across different sectors, including oil, gas, coal, nuclear, renewables and electricity. They also speak about how investment in energy efficiency is evolving and how the crisis could affect the cost of capital for energy projects.The Everything Energy podcast offers insights and perspectives from the IEA on leading global energy issues. In recent episodes, IEA experts…
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Event
21 Jan 2026
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IEA-MEMR Workshop on opportunities in managing GHG emissions and mine waste in Indonesia’s critical minerals regulations
…with Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), the workshop explored opportunities and challenges in Indonesia, while sharing international best practices.The event brought together over 35 participants, including government officials from various directorates of MEMR (such as the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal (MINERBA), the Centre for Mineral and Coal Testing (TekMIRA), and the Centre for Data and Information Technology (Pusdatin)), the Ministry of Environment, the National Economic Council, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as industry representatives and international organisations.The workshop built…
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Event
20 Apr 2026
Global Energy Review 2026
…provides an assessment of the trends that took place in 2025 across the energy sector worldwide, covering all major fuels and technologies, and regions and countries. It combines the latest available data with IEA analysis and insights, providing a full picture of the global energy landscape.The report explores recent developments in energy demand across oil, natural gas, coal, renewables, nuclear power – at both the global and country levels. It also reviews the latest changes in electricity demand and generation, as well as the pace of adoption of energy-related technologies such as AI, battery storage and electric vehicles. Additionally…
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Event
04 May 2026
Global Methane Tracker 2026
…global warming and improve air quality. The energy sector – including oil, natural gas, coal and bioenergy – accounts for more than one-third of methane emissions from human activity and has some of the best opportunities to cut these emissions. The annually updated Global Methane Tracker provides essential data on methane emissions across the energy sector and the opportunities to bring them down.The Tracker presents the IEA's latest sector-wide emissions estimates – based on the most recent data from satellites and measurement campaigns – and discusses different abatement options, along with their associated costs. This year's edition includes a…
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Podcast episode
How the energy crisis is reshaping investment
…it shifting energy investment priorities around the world? In this episode, two IEA experts – Energy Investment Unit head Cecilia Tam and energy investment analyst Kirsten Smith – dig into this question based on new insights from the World Energy Investment 2026 report. With energy security concerns front and centre – and with many countries increasingly looking to meet demand with domestic energy sources – they discuss the implications across different sectors, including oil, gas, coal, nuclear, renewables and electricity. They also speak about how investment in energy efficiency is evolving and how the crisis could affect the cost of capital for energy projects.