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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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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 Andrews Government’s massive new energy efficiency upgrade effort will fix poor quality homes, create thousands of jobs and improve the health and wellbeing of Victorians, according to the Energy Efficiency Council.
17 November 2020
RT @lukemenzel: Mark made fun of my beer, he made fun of my microphone, and it was the most fun I’ve had on a Zoom call all year https://t.co/d6c3dv66dp
27th November 2020
RT @cassandragoldie: @EECouncil @kelliecaught On behalf of everyone @ACOSS and right around Australia, we applaud our colleague… https://t.co/c2OqfBgzIa
27th November 2020
Special episode of our podcast this week with @Mark_Butler_MP, recorded live at #NEEC20!
Featuring climate policy… https://t.co/0JPKdkMUpv
27th November 2020
Global car sales in 2020 dropped, but sales of electric vehicles increased slightly
According to @IEA, economic st… https://t.co/bp6Z5Zzuho
27th November 2020
Need to convince an exec of the business case for #EnergyEfficiency?
A new report from City Energy Project, an in… https://t.co/dWg6adp98j
27th November 2020
RT @JulianneTice: Easily my favourite session of #NEEC20 🙌
Love a good chat about international climate politics
Awesome work… https://t.co/B9UemGVCB6
26th November 2020
At least 3% annual gain in primary energy productivity is needed globally – an important part of this is improving… https://t.co/3VzvMSvvgN
26th November 2020
"The more you invest in being as efficient as possible, the more you invest in your future competitiveness”
-… https://t.co/v3m6AXzF00
26th November 2020
Last official session of the National #EnergyEfficiency Conference 2020 is happening now
‘Climate of opportunity’… https://t.co/2gYEza1UsF
26th November 2020
"I’ve heard it said by international leaders, we need to build back better. We need to make sure we come out of thi… https://t.co/idRQj1pGFS
26th November 2020
