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On behalf of the EE Global Alliance (EEGA) and the AOB Group, we are proud to issue this special edition of the Energy Efficiency Magazine focused on energy efficiency’s role in global economic recovery. As COVID-19 continues to devastate economies around the globe, it is critical to highlight how energy efficiency solutions can support countries’ rapid and sustainable recovery.

Because climate change remains one of the world’s greatest challenges even during the pandemic – and will outlive the current health and economic crisis – we are releasing this special digital edition during Climate Week NYC – an event run by the Climate Group in association with the United Nations and the City of New York. In addition to helping countries get back on their feet economically, energy efficiency can provide more than 40% of the emissions abatement required by 2040 to meet the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement (IEA, 2018).

In this magazine, you’ll read timely updates and ideas from a diverse suite of renowned international experts with one common theme: our collective global economic recovery efforts must prioritize energy efficiency. Authors reflect on lessons learned from recovery efforts following the 2008 Great Recession, the kinds of policies and programs needed to sustainably recover today, and the private sector’s role.

We are excited to share this magazine with you.

Hafid Boutaleb – Business Research Manager AOB Group