New report from the IEA 4E Technology Collaboration Programme

The IEA Technology Collaboration Programme on Energy Efficient End-Use Equipment (4E TCP) has published the report, System-level Energy Efficiency Policy Modelling and Monitoring. This report explores opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of systems using modelling and monitoring in regulations. The research methodology involved literature searches of potential example system regulations in areas such as … Continue reading New report from the IEA 4E Technology Collaboration Programme →

New report from SciencesPo on the EU taxonomy in practice

Titouan Chalavon, Clara Klint and Barbora Rapantova have written a report for the SciencesPo European Chair for Sustainable Development and Climate Transition on how the EU taxonomy has helped drive energy efficiency investments. The following is the abstract for the report. The EU taxonomy in practice: driving energy efficiency investments? Mapping insights from stakeholders … Continue reading New report from SciencesPo on the EU taxonomy in practice →

91% of new renewable projects now cheaper than fossil fuels alternatives

Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, the International Renewable Energy Agency’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 confirms. The report confirms that renewables maintained their price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines driven by technological innovation, competitive supply chains, and economies of scale. In 2024, solar photovoltaics (PV) were, on … Continue reading 91% of new renewable projects now cheaper than fossil fuels alternatives →

New EC report on how AI can support the digital transformation of Europe’s energy system

The Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT) has just published a report on AI. The report shows how decentralised AI applications can help manage local energy zones more flexibly and reliably and much more. Artificial intelligence unlocking a smarter, greener energy future The European Commission has released a new report examining … Continue reading New EC report on how AI can support the digital transformation of Europe’s energy system →

New publication from BPIE: Making choices for home renovation: A guide for an effective implementation of EPBD Article 9.2

With the policy framework in place, now effective implementation of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a necessity. The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) has just published a report to help in the implementation. The report is a practical guide to help member states implement Article 9.2 of the revised EPBD, focusing … Continue reading New publication from BPIE: Making choices for home renovation: A guide for an effective implementation of EPBD Article 9.2 →

New global ESCO market report from UNEP’s Copenhagen Climate Centre

The Global ESCO Market 2025 Report from the United Nations Environment Programme’s Copenhagen Climate Centre and the Global ESCO Network provides a comprehensive overview of the status, challenges, and opportunities in the energy service company (ESCO) sector across more than 25 countries. It captures developments not only in the largest and most mature markets, but … Continue reading New global ESCO market report from UNEP’s Copenhagen Climate Centre →

IEA report highlights the opportunity for Germany’s energy transition to strengthen its security and competitiveness

A more efficient and resilient electricity system can support a secure, affordable energy transition in Germany, according to the IEA’s new Energy Policy Review. Under its long-standing Energiewende policy, Germany is transforming its energy system. It is moving towards a system based largely on renewable electricity, which it views as a long-term opportunity to improve … Continue reading IEA report highlights the opportunity for Germany’s energy transition to strengthen its security and competitiveness →

New IEA report: AI is set to drive surging electricity demand from data centres while offering the potential to transform how the energy sector works

A major new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) brings groundbreaking data and analysis to one of the most pressing and least understood energy issues today, exploring AI’s wide range of potential impacts. Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from … Continue reading New IEA report: AI is set to drive surging electricity demand from data centres while offering the potential to transform how the energy sector works →

New report from IEA and the Climate Club: Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation

The Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation is a repository of policy instruments available to assist governments as they design, develop and implement their strategies for industrial decarbonisation. This work, undertaken as part of the Climate Club's Work Programme, builds on the policy toolbox outlined in IEA’s 2022 Achieving Net Zero Heavy Industry Sectors in G7 Members report, with the addition … Continue reading New report from IEA and the Climate Club: Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation →

There is progress towards meeting 2030 zero-pollution targets in Europe but pollution levels remain too high

This week, the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) published the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, which provides an overview of the EU’s work to meet the 2030 zero pollution targets. The Commission also published today its fourth Clean Air Outlook report. The reports show that EU policies have contributed to … Continue reading There is progress towards meeting 2030 zero-pollution targets in Europe but pollution levels remain too high →