World is risking an inefficient, insecure, high-carbon future, warns IEA

A warning from the IEA after the release of the World Energy Outlook.
According to Maria van der Hoeven, IEA Executive Director

Governments around the globe need to introduce stronger measures to drive energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies.

She added that

Growth, prosperity and rising population will inevitably push up energy needs over the coming decades. But we cannot continue to rely on insecure and environmentally unsustainable uses of energy.

The model used in the World Energy Outlook assumes an increase in primary energy demand (three times what it is now in 2035). This is mainly due to non-OECD economies. It is assumed that the proportion of fossil fuels will fall from 81 to 75% and renewables will increase from 13 to 18%. Subsidies to renewables will also increase from $64 billion to $250 billion in 2035, which remains lower than subsidies for fossil fuels (about $300 bilion).

More information: Energy Efficiency News

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