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Articles by Brian Motherway
Taking a people-centred approach to energy transitions
As the clean energy transition accelerates, it must prioritize the needs and well-being of people, especially those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and energy poverty. A holistic approach is required that considers environmental objectives and social and economic dimensions.
Annual Energy Efficiency improvements must double to meet climate targets. We know how to do it
Global energy intensity – a measure of how efficiently the global economy uses energy – improved by just over 2% in 2022. That needs to double to 4% annually to 2030 to meet global efficiency targets, explains Brian Motherway at the IEA. If achieved, by 2030 one unit of energy used will generate 40% more economic output than today. That’s huge, and shows why few other policy areas offer such widespread benefits.
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The importance of focusing on jobs and fairness in clean energy transitions – Analysis - IEA
From the Global Commission’s discussions and the IEA’s exchanges with stakeholders around the world, it’s clear that fostering employment and protecting communities can be a core design element of clean energy transition plans. It aligns policies with countries’ existing strengths and skill sets to maximise opportunities for new, good quality jobs.
Understanding users is key to the evolution of the world’s energy systems
Iran has recently announced that its next fiscal year’s budget is going to be set with less reliance on oil revenues.
How can India power more than a billion air conditioners by 2050?
We all want to feel cool. Anyone who has experienced the record-breaking heat in India in recent years, on top of the normally hot summer months, needs no reminder of the importance of feeling cool in our homes, offices and schools. It’s good for our comfort, our health and our productivity. With increasing incomes, more Indian people will naturally choose to buy fans and air conditioners, and this will bring great benefits.
Commentary: The future is brightness as a service
When astronaut Barry Wilmore needed to carry out repairs on the International Space Station in December 2014, he lacked a socket wrench needed for the job. Previously, this would have meant waiting months for the next supply rocket, or sending a specific flight at great cost. Not anymore. Back on Earth, engineers designed the specific tool on their computer, emailed the file back to the space station where it was manufactured on a 3-D printer and used successfully.
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