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THE WORLD'S FIRST FUEL
How energy efficiency is reshaping global energy systems
Major global economies, including China, Germany, India, Japan and the United States, are making huge strides to improve their energy efficiency and adjust when they use energy. International reports, such as the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE) 2018 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, have shown that Australia currently ranks worst out of developed countries when it comes to energy policy and performance.
The EEC’s latest flagship report, The World’s First Fuel: How energy efficiency is reshaping global energy systems, examines the energy efficiency policies that these global leaders have introduced, and what the key lessons are for Australia. The report is informed by extensive research and interviews with global experts from the US, Europe and Asia, and is aimed at senior decision makers.
The report is not intended as an exhaustive review of international practice. Instead it highlights a number of policies and programs that Australia should adopt to ensure that our energy system is affordable, reliable and sustainable.
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The Energy Efficiency Council, in partnership with CitySwitch, has undertaken ground-breaking research detailing how office-based businesses can significantly reduce their energy costs and environmental impacts, often by making simple choices such as which type of technology and equipment to use.
09 December 2020
Today the Andrews Government doubled down on last week’s record investment in energy efficiency in the residential sector with a swathe of smart stimulus measures targeted at businesses, community groups and government operations. Together, this $1 billion energy management package will create thousands of local jobs and ensure every part of the economy is supported through Victoria’s economic recovery.
24 November 2020
A coalition of Australia’s leading property and sustainability bodies have applauded the Victorian and NSW Governments’ significant investments in harnessing the power of energy efficiency and social housing to create jobs and drive the economic recovery from COVID-19.
18 November 2020
The @IEA will produce the world’s first comprehensive roadmap for the #Energy sector to reach #NetZero emissions by… https://t.co/lSG2wkMe1N
19th January 2021
Reminder - applications for Phase 2 of BREEF close at the end of the month. More info below 👇 https://t.co/sAuPXi3xCr
19th January 2021
Data centres use massive amounts of energy - but huge amounts can be saved by restricting data access to what's cri… https://t.co/VQz9LKFcUp
19th January 2021
Welcome to the new year, #EnergyEfficiency enthusiasts!
ICYMI, the @IEA Energy Efficiency Division sent out an end… https://t.co/LDrCVGpii2
18th January 2021
Help lead Australia's #EnergyTransition by supporting the role of #EnergyManagement in realising #NetZero
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18th January 2021
RT @ANUEnergyChange: VIDEO: Missed @ourANU #Energy Update 2020 on the @IEA's World Energy Outlook? Features Ian Cronshaw (13 x WEO contr… https://t.co/l2CInRfZb3
18th January 2021
SA's Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) came into effect 1 Jan 2021 to support households and businesses to… https://t.co/gEAcs0NC16
15th January 2021
Help lead Australia's #EnergyTransition by supporting the role of #EnergyManagement in realising #NetZero
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11th January 2021
It's the final day of #12DaysofEfficiencymas!
In July, @MLiebreich spoke at our National #EfficientRecovery Summit… https://t.co/5Sfe13Cjwt
5th January 2021
Help lead Australia's #EnergyTransition by supporting the role of #EnergyManagement in realising #NetZero
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4th January 2021
