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Energy, Climate Change and Environment : 2014 Insights

2014

Policies that respond to climate change and other environmental issues will increasingly impact the development of the global energy sector. The transition to low-carbon economies will need to be carefully managed, as the provision of secure, affordable energy is critical for economic growth and...

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China's Engagement in Global Energy Governance

2016

The world’s largest energy consumer and producer as well as the top oil importer and carbon dioxide emitter, the People’s Republic of China is in the centre of the global energy landscape – and at a turning point towards a low-carbon future. There is an increasingly clear congruence of...

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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Netherlands 2014

2014

Since the last review in 2008, the Netherlands has attracted investment in oil and gas storage; coal, oil and gas … Netherlands and across EU markets. However, the outlook for Europe’s second-largest producer of natural gas is challenging amid … should be top priorities. The Netherlands stimulates energy efficiency and innovation in energy-intensive industries along …

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Energy Storage

2014

This roadmap aims to increase understanding among a range of stakeholders of the applications that electricity and thermal energy storage technologies can be used for at different locations in the energy system. Emphasis is placed on storage technologies that are connected to a larger energy...

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Energy Access Outlook 2017 : From Poverty to Prosperity

International Energy Agency - 2017

Energy is essential for humanity to develop and thrive. In 2015, the new Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by 193 countries, included for the first time a target to ensure affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, underscoring a new level of political agreement on the...

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Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2017

International Energy Agency - 2017

The ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are among the most dynamic parts of the global energy system and a rising force in international energy affairs. Thanks to its growing partnership with Southeast Asia, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has conducted regular...

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World Energy Investment 2016

2016

In this inaugural annual report on energy investments around the world, the International Energy Agency (IEA) looks at the lifeblood of the global energy system: investment. The ability to attract and direct capital flows is vital to transitioning to a low-carbon economy while also maintaining...

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Electricity in a Climate-Constrained World : Data and Analyses

2013

Electricity use is growing worldwide, providing a range of energy services: lighting, heating and cooling, specific industrial uses, entertainment, information technologies, and mobility. Because its generation remains largely based on fossil fuels, electricity is also the largest and the...

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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Austria 2014

2014

The International Energy Agency's 2014 review of Austria’s energy policy analyses the energy policy challenges facing Austria and provides sectoral studies and recommendations for further policy improvements. It finds that Austria's energy policy rests on three pillars – security of supply,...

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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Italy 2016

2017

Since the last in-depth review in 2009, Italy has made strong progress in the development and implementation of energy policy. The most notable improvement has been the publication of a comprehensive long-term energy strategy. The adoption of the National Energy Strategy in 2013 sent a strong...

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