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Chiagozie Udeh
Global Focal Point.
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Contribution of weather effects to electricity change in energy demand, 2025
Energy demand Electricity
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Kristine Petrosyan
Former Senior Oil Market Analyst.
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Data centre electricity use surged in 2025, even with tightening bottlenecks driving a scramble for solutions
…wider economy A new report from the IEA assesses how the relationship between energy and artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, drawing on the latest data and analysis and close tracking of technological and economic developments in the AI sector.Building on the IEA’s landmark Energy and AI report from April 2025, the new analysis published today finds that the field has continued to develop at speed. Driven by data centre investments, the capital expenditure of five large technology companies surged to more than $400 billion in 2025 and is set to increase by a further 75% in 2026…
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Renewable use and shares in building heat in selected regions, 2018-2030
Renewable use and shares in building heat in selected regions, 2018-2030 Renewables 2025 - Heat
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Global shocks have driven a surge in energy policy activity and government spending
…IEA report explores an unprecedented wave of energy policy making, driven by successive shocks over the past five years A series of global shocks in recent years have triggered an exceptionally active period of energy policy making, sharpening governments’ focus on energy security, resilience and affordability – and driving public spending on energy significantly higher – according to a new IEA report.The report, State of Energy Policy 2026, provides a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind review of global energy policy changes in 2025. Drawing on the IEA’s Global Energy Policies Hub – the world’s most extensive public repository of energy…
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Tackling methane emissions would strengthen energy security amid crisis
…according to the IEA’s latest tracking update – although some countries are making progress, and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is now highlighting the energy security benefits of abatement measures.The Global Methane Tracker 2026, out today, presents the IEA’s latest estimates for methane emissions from the energy sector, based on the most recent data from satellites and measurement campaigns. It also explores different abatement options, along with their associated costs. The report’s findings are being launched today at an international high-level event on methane action convened by France’s G7 Presidency in Paris.In…
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EU4Energy
…Programme began on 1 January 2026 and will run until 31 December 2028, and will continue to focus on the Eastern Partnership countries.The Programme's aim is to improve energy data capabilities and enhance data collection and monitoring of the beneficiary countries. It also assists them in evidence-based energy policy design. The IEA is responsible for four components of the Programme, looking at energy data management and use, sustainable energy, energy security, and communication and visibility.In addition, the EU4Energy Programme provides technical assistance on legislative and regulatory frameworks and on key energy infrastructure investments to the countries…