Strong policy progress on energy efficiency seen in 2023, but meeting climate goals means moving faster

Global commitment to double the pace of efficiency improvements this decade is crucial as record heat and growth in energy-intensive industries boost energy demand
 
Policy makers around the world expanded measures to promote energy efficiency in 2023, helping consumers save money and improving the security and sustainability of the global energy system – though progress is not moving fast enough to meet the world’s climate targets, according to a new IEA report.