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At a time when the world is battling unprecedented drought, bushfires, rising sea levels and water shortages, reducing energy use across industry is one powerful way to fight climate change in the immediate term.
 
However, historic slowdowns in energy efficiency progress persist. As we conclude another Conference of Parties (COP25) on climate change, and move into a new decade with unprecedented environmental challenges, governments have to put industrial energy efficiency back on the agenda before it is too late.
 
I have worked in the energy sector for nearly 25 years. During this time, I have witnessed some incredible advances.

This case study demonstrates the importance of different Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) accounts for development planning, based on experiences from Uganda and other countries.

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This working paper describes the findings from examining demand aggregation potential in Bengaluru, and found that there was significant potential to save energy in common services in apartment buildings,https://www.greengrowthknowledge.org/sectors/buildings and use solar energy to meet most needs.

This paper also provides guidance for effectively integrating these principles into our efforts to rebuild, while setting us on a path toward a cleaner, healthier, more just, and more sustainable future.

This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) offers practical advice on key investment and policy decisions for the crucial post-COVID recovery.

This report reviews examples of policies, regulatory frameworks, utility programmes or other initiatives that have implemented the Efficiency First(E1st) principles in practice.