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Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies
…need for more and better energy efficiency is more pressing than ever Energy efficiency plays a critical role in addressing climate change, energy security and the economic welfare of people. The E4 programme has pioneered the IEA’s work with major emerging economies since 2014, supporting Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa at a country-level and in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa at a regional-level. The programme supports exchanges and cross-learning between partner countries and regions, helping countries build, implement and monitor effective energy efficiency.Against the backdrop…
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How the global landscape for energy investment is changing
…put-focus-on-security report shows.
Energy security is moving higher up the global agenda as a result of two major energy crises this decade. The latest shock, triggered by the war in Middle East, is encouraging investment in a range of projects that diversify suppliers or routes to market, including ways to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
It is also reinforcing interest among fuel-importing countries in energy sources available domestically – including renewables, nuclear power, efficiency improvements and, in some cases, coal. Investment in renewable power generation projects is expected to total around $665 billion in 2026…
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Year-on-year percent change in electricity demand in selected regions, 2020-2026
Europe Africa Central & South America Eurasia Asia Pacific Middle East North America Electricity
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Contribution of weather effects to natural gas change in energy demand, 2025
Energy demand Natural Gas
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Crisis policy responses (price supports and demand-side measures) as of 20 April 2026
Energy Efficiency and Demand