EDITO

The energy transition is based on two axes of equal importance. The first is that of renewable energy, which permits production of low-carbon energy; nowadays, when good policies are implemented, investors scramble to develop such projects.

The other axis of the energy transition is that of energy efficiency; unfortunately, energy efficiency continues to be perceived as a poor relation of renewable energy. Because energy efficiency comes with policy rather than high-visibility projects such as solar or wind power plants, the issue is less visible than renewable energy.

Nevertheless, energy efficiency offers just as much positive impact for the economy and the environment. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and its member states have identified energy efficiency as both the fastest and the least expensive option for addressing energy security issues and economic and environmental challenges. Often, during the COPs, only renewable energies are raised in discussions on mitigation, whereas, in fact, good energy efficiency policies can have as much impact, if not more, on greenhouse gases emissions.

In Morocco, a Royal Letter to the National Energy Forum of March 2009 gave priority to renewable energy and energy efficiency in national energy policy. Today, the goal for 2030 is for renewable energy to reach 52% of electric capacity and for energy efficiency to achieve a 20% reduction compared to a business as
usual scenario.

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Saïd Mouline