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Selwin Hart
Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition.
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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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Austria can build on its strong energy ambitions through targeted reforms and faster delivery
PR Austria 2026 Energy Policy Review New IEA report says Austria has major strengths in low-emissions power generation and diversification of supplies, but needs to accelerate reforms to meet its goals Austria has set some of the most ambitious energy and climate goals in the world, including 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2040. But achieving these goals will require stronger alignment between targets, delivery mechanisms and resources, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.The IEA’s Energy Policy Review finds that Austria is entering the next phase of its energy transition with some…
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7 certainties about energy for this age of uncertainty
Plus, highlighting energy security risks in Davos; the latest oil market trends; the outlook for gas markets; IEA to host Mission Innovation Secretariat; investment in next-generation geothermal; new podcast episodes; and more ...
Newsletter of the International Energy Agency
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Welcome back to the Energy Mix and best wishes for 2026. In today's edition: The 7 key energy trends that decision-markers need to keep in focus; highlighting the multiplication of energy security risks to leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos; IEA to host the Mission Innovation Secretariat at our HQ…
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VAT and Customs Duties Exemptions
Exemption from excise duties and VAT until the end of 2019 for the import of equipment for generating electricity form renewable energy is granted, provided that, similar goods are not manufactured in Ukraine. Tax relief was introduced with Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers "On importing onto the customs territory of Ukraine of energy-conserving materials, equipment and spare parts” on 14 May 2008.
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Supporting countries in the unfolding energy crisis
Plus, meeting with the leaders of Australia and Japan; our new crisis response tracker; coordinating with the IMF & World Bank; podcast episodes on sheltering consumers and impacts in Southeast Asia; the prospects for key energy technologies; and more ...
Newsletter of the International Energy Agency
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Welcome back to the Energy Mix. In today's edition: Meeting with the leaders of Australia and Japan on the energy impacts of the Middle East conflict; new online tracker showing government responses to the energy crisis; special podcast episodes on sheltering households and businesses, and on the impacts…
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Average annual energy bill for gasoline car and battery electric car, 2025
Europe Energy Security Trucks and Buses Electricity Transport
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Mary Robinson
Chair.
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Electricity 2026
Background information Global demand for electricity continues to rise rapidly as the world enters the Age of Electricity, driven by the increasing electrification of transport, heating and factories, as well as by growing power consumption from cooling and data centres.Against this backdrop, Electricity 2026 – the IEA’s annual report on global electricity systems and markets – provides in-depth analysis of recent trends and policy developments. It includes forecasts for electricity demand, supply and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for select countries, by region and worldwide.As electricity use grows, power systems will need greater flexibility to securely and cost‑effectively integrate…
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Total energy demand in the residential sector, by end-use, advanced economies and emerging economies, 2023
Total energy demand in the residential sector, by end-use, advanced economies and emerging economies, 2023 Energy Efficiency 2025