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State of Energy Policy 2026
The IEA State of Energy Policy 2026 report provides with a unique review of policy progress made in 2025 across all energy sectors and instruments, with a special focus on government spending, energy efficiency regulations, and the contribution of the energy sector to nationally determined contributions and long-term net zero pledges.This year’s report brings an extensive examination of energy security policies to the period 1973-2025, from oil and natural gas to clean energy technology supply chains and critical minerals. It also spotlights the policy momentum around energy access, most particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, taking stock…
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ONS Conference 2018
ONS Centre Court - Outlook: The offshore energy is set to rise: How and where? - Stavanger, Norway with Tim Gould.For more information click here.
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Energy Policies Beyond IEA Countries: Mexico 2017
…such as promoting competition and redesigning emergency preparedness, will have to remain a priority. The transition to open energy markets should continue in a transparent manner, and with regulatory certainty. The new roles and responsibilities for the public and private entities, in particular for energy supply emergencies and energy data collection, should be defined well. It is also critical to ensure sufficient resources for the several new or strengthened regulatory authorities. For the long term, as Mexico’s population, cities and economy are projected to grow strongly, a cross-sectoral approach is required to limit the increase in energy demand…
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The Future of cooling in Southeast Asia
Increasing energy efficiency through stronger policy action Space cooling is the fastest-growing use of energy in buildings globally and in Southeast Asia. Electricity use for cooling in buildings across the region has increased dramatically over past decades. Yet today, only 15% of households in Southeast Asia have an air conditioner, indicating significant potential for further growth in major markets. As incomes rise, access to electricity improves, and prosperity becomes more widespread, air conditioning will become increasingly affordable for more people across Southeast Asia.
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Addressing barriers hindering progress on low-emissions energy technologies is key to meeting climate goals
…monitoring the development and rollout of the key technologies through platforms such as Tracking Clean Energy Progress. The IEA is also leading the tracking work under the Glasgow Breakthroughs agreed at last year’s COP26 Climate Change Conference.Emerging technologies – including electrolytic hydrogen, advanced batteries and direct air capture – are expected to deliver substantial reductions in a pathway to net zero emissions by 2050. There is a need for internationally agreed standards and certification schemes to create confidence in these new markets. With its expertise and convening power, the IEA is well placed to bring together public and private se...
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Kyrgyzstan 2022
Energy Sector Review Kyrgyzstan Energy Sector Review This International Energy Agency (IEA) desk study of the energy policies of Kyrgyzstan was conducted under the auspices of the EU4Energy programme, which is being implemented by the IEA, the Energy Community Secretariat and the Energy Charter Secretariat.Kyrgyzstan’s plentiful water resources make hydropower the country’s most important energy source. In addition, Kyrgyzstan has significant coal deposits, but oil and natural gas resources are marginal, making the country dependent on imports of natural gas, oil and oil products.The Kyrgyz government’s long-term Sustainable Development Strategy sets out priorities for…
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Vehicle software and software-defined vehicles
…accelerated dramatically with the rise of EVs. Pure-play EV makers have pioneered the shift towards high-level, continuously updateable software-based vehicle control, speeding up the development and rollout of new features. Vehicles are evolving into software platforms for which users can access subscription‑based premium features, in the same way as for smartphones. A new design paradigm is emerging, with EVs at the forefront The digital transformation of the car industry is most evident in the emergence of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), in which software determines an increasing share of vehicle functionality. This shift is not based on software…
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Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2013
Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2013 (TCEP 2013) examines progress in the development and deployment of key clean energy technologies. Each technology and sector is tracked against interim 2020 targets in the IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2012 2°C scenario, which lays out pathways to a sustainable energy system in 2050. Stark messages emerge: progress has not been fast enough; large market failures are preventing clean energy solutions from being taken up; considerable energy efficiency remains untapped; policies need to better address the energy system as a whole; and energy-related research, development and demonstration need to accelerate. Alongside these grim conclusions…
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World Energy Outlook 2015
…stay lower for longer? What would it take for this to happen and what would it mean for energy security and for the energy transition? India is set for a period of rapid, sustained growth in energy demand: how could this re-shape the energy scene? What do new climate pledges mean for the way that the world meets its rising needs for energy? What are the implications of the rising coverage of energy efficiency policies and the growing competitiveness of renewables? Is the unconventional gas revolution going to go global, or to remain a North American phenomenon? These issues…
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Austria 2026 Executive summary
…further actions are needed, including strengthening competition in the electricity market (less than 5% of consumers switch suppliers) and enhancing regulatory oversight of district heating, which accounts for around 20% of all heating demand in buildings. The new Industrial Strategy 2035 provides a clear vision and new funding support for boosting Austria’s industrial productivity, attractiveness for investment and economic success. This includes providing subsidised electricity prices for energy-intensive industry, compensation for indirect CO2 costs and investments in innovation, and support for the market uptake of new technologies. For consumers, energy communities offer a new path to improve affordability:...
