World Energy Outlook Challenges of using ‘variable’ renewables in power systems are surmountable, IEA report says Analysis of eight case studies shows that greater technical potential exists than is commonly assumed 24 May 2011
News IEA commends Belgium for improved energy security and encourages it to continue expanding public oil stocks 09 March 2011
Poland IEA commends Poland’s energy policy achievements and calls for greater focus on climate change, energy efficiency and decarbonisation of the power sector 02 March 2011
Smart Grids Widespread deployment of smart grids is critical for a secure, cost-effective and clean energy future, 04 April 2011
Norway IEA says Norway well-placed to make necessary investments for a low-carbon future 15 March 2011
Czechia IEA commends the Czech Republic for energy security achievements and calls for greater focus on climate change and economic efficiency 07 October 2010
News Recent policy moves a start, but much stronger action is needed to accelerate the transformation of the global energy system, says the latest IEA World Energy Outlook 09 November 2010
France IEA welcomes France’s commitment to combating climate change and urges the government to pursue electricity sector reforms 26 July 2010
News IEA encourages Turkey to further reform its energy sector and move towards a low-carbon economy 23 July 2010
News IEA sees the first early signs of an energy technology revolution underway across the globe but urges that much more needs to be done to achieve the necessary long-term CO2 cuts 01 July 2010
Renewables IEA sees great potential for solar, providing up to a quarter of world electricity by 2050 11 May 2010
Italy IEA commends Italy on progress in energy policy but cautions that further long-term challenges remain 03 February 2010
News IEA offers blueprint to deliver on ambitious climate change goals and urges all governments to send a strong signal to spur new investment for clean energy 14 December 2009
Chile IEA commends Chile on significant achievements in energy policy and recommends clearer regulation for long-term investment to integrate environmental costs 22 October 2009
News The time has come to make the hard choices needed to combat climate change and enhance global energy security, says the latest IEA World Energy Outlook 10 November 2009
Spain IEA commends Spain for improvements in energy policy, but urges a stronger push towards a low-carbon economy 28 September 2009
News IEA commends Portugal on effective implementation of energy policy but cautions that further challenges remain 10 September 2009
News IEA says that G8 call for increased investment in energy supply, energy efficiency and low-carbon technology is timely and urgent 09 July 2009
News IEA expects energy use by new electronic devices to triple by 2030 but sees considerable room for more efficiency 13 May 2009
Luxembourg IEA commends Luxembourg for clear improvements in energy policy, but urges stronger action on climate change and oil security 20 March 2009
News IEA commends the Netherlands for its sound and sustainable energy policy, but calls for more focus on implementation to reach ambitious policy objectives 02 February 2009
World Energy Outlook New energy realities: WEO calls for global energy revolution despite economic crisis 12 November 2008
Natural Gas IEA urges overcoming investment uncertainties, cost increases and delays in natural gas markets to maintain security of supply 18 September 2008
Renewables To accelerate the exploitation of the large potential for renewable energy, IEA urges governments to adopt effective policies based on key design principles 29 September 2008