On November 12th, the IEA launched its 2013 World Energy Outlook. At the launch in London, Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director of the IEA said:
Energy efficiency will be essential to getting that balance right – and I am pleased to say that it has become a focal point of energy policies. As we have emphasised in the WEO (World Energy Outlook] series this year, there are pragmatic strategies that governments and industry can pursue to reduce energy use and emissions that are either GDP-neutral or positive for economic growth.
Still, two-thirds of the economic potential for energy efficiency is set to remain untapped in 2035 – unless market barriers like fossil fuel subsidies can be overcome.
While the WEO is expensive, it is well worth the read. Check it out.
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 