International Energy Agency (IEA)

🗣 “This is a critical moment for technology, energy, and policy sectors to come together to advance innovation and sustainability” Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa ahead of our upcoming Energy & AI Conference. Follow the discussions ➡️ https://iea.li/3ZnYaxT

The number of people without access to electricity declined in 2023, a trend set to continue in 2024 Most of developing Asia & Latin America are getting closer to universal electricity access. But major gaps persist in Sub-Saharan Africa Read more 👉 https://iea.li/4er82Ly

🗣 “AI has the transformative potential to help accelerate decarbonisation of energy systems ... This convening by IEA is an important first step in that direction” Google’s Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt on our Energy & AI Conference. More 👉 https://iea.li/4eKq3op

Energy wages are rising, reflecting increasing competition for skilled workers While the wage gap between clean energy & fossil fuel jobs is narrowing, oil & gas workers still earn 15% more on average than workers in clean energy sectors More 👉 https://iea.li/415pz95

🗣 “There is clear potential for AI to transform how we tackle critical energy sector challenges” In a new commentary, IEA’s Simon Bennett & Thomas Spencer look at how AI can amplify and accelerate the next wave of energy innovation ➡️ https://iea.li/3ZnGdzl

Our newsletter went out today, with info & analysis on our upcoming special report on geothermal energy, the latest job trends in the global energy sector, our fast-approaching Global Conference on Energy & AI and much more Subscribe now ➡️ https://iea.li/3VbmKPX  Read it here ⬇️

On 13 December, our Executive Director Fatih Birol will host International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi for a conversation on nuclear energy Ahead of a forthcoming IEA report in January on financing for nuclear projects, the event will be attended by key government & industry figures

Shortages of skilled workers remain a major concern for employer looking to hire in clean technology manufacturing & construction. Greater investment in skills & training is key to improve the hiring pipeline & meet rising demand for skilled workers ➡️ https://iea.li/3O4tP11

The world is set to move into a new age — the Age of Electricity ⚡️ Global electricity use has grown 2x as fast as energy demand in recent years. But its set to grow 6x as fast in the coming decade Explore the trends defining the future of energy ➡️ https://iea.li/4fuqRPf

The global energy sector added over 2.5 million new workers in 2023. While around two thirds of these new jobs were in clean energy, the number of fossil fuel positions also continued to rise. More 👉 https://iea.li/492CyKO