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Thematic session: Demand-side energy data for improving lives
…energy security and competitiveness. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders to accelerate policy action at this critical moment. The availability, quality, and use of demand-side energy data are essential enablers of effective energy efficiency policy.As clean energy transitions accelerate, understanding energy consumption across end uses, sectors and population groups is increasingly important, yet, demand-side energy data remains limited, particularly in the emerging economies. This limitation constrains government's ability to design targeted policies, support planning and address challenges such as energy access and heat stress.These challenges are largely structural…
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Thematic session: Driving energy efficiency for a competitive industrial sector
…energy market volatility and economic uncertainty, energy efficiency remains a key tool to advance affordability, energy security, and competitiveness. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders to accelerate action, with industrial energy efficiency central to reducing energy use, emissions and strengthening competitiveness.Industry is a major driver of energy demand and economic growth. Efficiency improvements have enabled higher output with lower energy use, delivering cost savings, and productivity gains. Today, industries produce nearly 20% more value per unit of energy than two decades ago. In the G20, output has doubled since 2000 while energy…
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State of Energy Policy 2026 Webinar
…defines the energy policy shifts in 2025, the cost of living, competitiveness and resilient supply chains emerged as central themes alongside long-standing policy priorities relating to energy security, efficiency and sustainability.The IEA State of Energy Policy 2026 report provides a unique overview of policy progress 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 examines energy security policies since 1973, from oil and natural gas to energy technology…
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Geothermal Energy for Europe: Scaling from Niche to Mainstream
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and Carnegie Europe are co-organising a private roundtable discussion on geothermal energy for Europe.As solar PV and wind capacity are growing and countries are prioritizing energy security, geothermal energy offers reliable, non-fuel-dependent, low-emissions power, heating, and cooling. It also highlights emerging opportunities in the use of critical minerals and the development of underground energy storage capacity. Yet, deployment in Europe and globally remains constrained by subsurface risk, financing challenges, limited policy support, and regulatory barriers. The roundtable discussion will provide a unique platform for direct engagement between European policymakers and…
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World Energy Investment 2026
…of energy projects, as well as the first set of full-year estimates for 2026.As energy security concerns continue to shape investment priorities, this year’s report will explore the potential implications for different sectors and regions, particularly in light of the ongoing energy crisis stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.The 2026 edition will highlight major investment milestones and opportunities from different energy sectors and regions. It also includes expanded regional analysis and data on sources of investment and finance.The public launch event will be led by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and Chief Energy Economist Tim…
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New podcast episode examines the surge in energy jobs
…increase in global energy employment, and how to tackle growing skills shortages, which could complicate efforts by countries to meet rising energy demand securely and affordably.The Everything Energy podcast offers fresh perspectives on a wide range of global energy issues through conversations with IEA experts.Previous episodes cover the vast potential of geothermal energy, nuclear energy’s comeback, energy and AI, key energy investment trends, the forces shaping oil markets, growing demand for air conditioning, efforts to expand clean cooking access, where the world’s electricity comes from, petrochemicals, Southeast Asia’s growing energy importance, Ukraine’s energy security this coming…
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IEA’s third Energy Innovation Forum spotlights accelerating innovation as a catalyst for global competitiveness
…from strengthening energy security and reducing emissions to enhancing competitiveness and improving affordability,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, who opened the Forum together with Deputy Prime Minister Hermans. “Holding the third edition of this Forum alongside our Ministerial Meeting underscores how central technology innovation is to the IEA’s mission. As a data-driven organisation, we track the progress of more than 600 energy technologies, equipping governments, investors and industry with the insights they need to make informed decisions and scale up the most effective solutions.”The Forum featured the video launch of The State of Energy Innovation 2026…
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Executive Director hosts Prime Minister of Thailand at IEA headquarters for discussion on key energy issues
…vast majority of oil and gas exports transiting the Strait. They also spoke about what reduced access to fertilizers could mean for the region’s food security.Prime Minister Charnvirakul was accompanied by a high-level delegation that included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapas. Together with Dr Birol, they spoke about how the IEA and Thailand could work together even more closely in the future, highlighting energy security and affordability as key areas of focus. Thailand is currently a member of the IEA Family as…
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New podcast episode explores how energy crisis is shaping investment trends
…Energy podcast looks at how the current international energy crisis – the second in five years – is reshaping and reinforcing key energy investment trends around the world.In the episode, which is available 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…
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655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target
…Geneva, Abu Dhabi, 24 June 2026 – At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk. Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate share of these gaps, with over 560 million living without electricity and 970 million lacking access to clean cooking. The latest edition of Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report, featuring new 2023 and 2024 data, shows while most regions are nearing universal access…