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Benoit Lebot<\/strong>
\nExecutive Director, IPEEC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The world needs energy efficiency, now more than ever. Energy efficiency has a critical role to play for the climate,sustainable development and human prosperity. According to recent figures, energy efficiency alone could have the potential to help countries achieve nearly 40% in GHG emissions reductions by 2040 to be in line with the Paris Agreement. Considering the growth in emissions in 2017 and the rapid decarbonisation required to limit the impacts of climate change, the world needs to act immediately.<\/p>\n

Energy efficiency has been prioritised by G20 members and has also become one of the pillars of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, due to its contribution to energy security, industrial\u00a0competitiveness, emissions reduction, economic growth, job creation and others social benefits when introduced in a cost-effective manner. International collaboration, including through the G20, is crucial to ensure that energy efficiency\u00a0 measures\u00a0 are implemented widely, quickly and cost-effectively by countries, institutions and businesses. In recognition of this, G20 members adopted the G20 Energy Efficiency Leading Programme (EELP) in 2016, which gives energy efficiency cooperation\u00a0 the\u00a0 necessary long-term time horizon, up to 2030 and possibly beyond, to deliver even greater benefits for each member. The\u00a0 International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) is proud to be the coordinating organisation of the G20\u2019s collaborative energy efficiency activities.<\/p>\n

Efforts continue to grow. In 2018 under the Argentinian G20 Presidency, energy efficiency was a priority, with the implementation of the EELP across sectors and the promotion of several critical elements that contribute to the success of energy efficiency policy options, such as Behaviour Change initiatives. The G20 Energy Ministers<\/p>\n

in their Communiqu\u00e9 noted the potential for such initiatives to act as \u201ca bridge between innovation, technological\u00a0\u00a0progress, and nationally driven energy efficiency measures, [and to deliver] greater benefits for consumers and all sectors of the economy.\u201d Concretely, how can behavioural insights benefit energy efficiency? More and more, there is a growing awareness of the complementary role of the human dimension to technology\u00a0\u00a0and innovation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in delivering the full energy efficiency potential required to achieve the world\u2019s energy and environmental goals. Understanding the human dimension\u00a0 \u00a0 and\u00a0 \u00a0drivers behind economic\u00a0 \u00a0development, consumption habits, and social norms can help define policies that can improve countries\u2019 respective energy\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0efficiency.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Energy\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0users\u2019 behaviour is a key factor influencing the way they respond to energy efficiency policies and whether they choose (or not) to adopt energy efficient technologies and services. Therefore,\u00a0 \u00a0incorporating\u00a0 \u00a0an understanding\u00a0\u00a0of energy users\u2019 behaviour into\u00a0 \u00a0the\u00a0 design of policies, business models\u00a0\u00a0 and technologies is crucial for realising energy efficiency goals.<\/p>\n

There are various opportunities for international collaboration on behaviour change, for instance, information sharing and data collection is one such example. In terms of information and experience sharing, international partnerships could increase the awareness of behaviour change and facilitate cooperative studies to capture best practices and case studies on successful business models, policies and programmes. Open, thought-provoking discussions at the international level on the failures of interventions would also be valuable, providing opportunities for reflection and learning. Regarding data collection, international collaboration could help improve the comparability of end-use data gathered through trials and evaluations, allowing for better comparisons of consumers\u2019 behaviours across different jurisdictions. Moreover, international surveys could help to understand how different contexts (socio-cultural, economic, technological, etc.) influence behaviour change for energy efficiency in different regions, which could help then to inform the design of replicable behaviour change policies and programmes.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the leadership of the G20, there is a strong framework for international cooperation on behaviour change as well as all the other energy efficiency opportunities. Given the importance of human behaviour to the success or failure of energy efficiency interventions, more attention, efforts and investments are needed to facilitate further studies on this topic. IPEEC will continue to play a central role in coordinating the potential work related to behaviour change under the sectoral work streams of the EELP, including on transport, appliances, buildings, data and finance, among others.<\/p>\n

Gathering here together at COP 24, we must bear in mind the importance of international collaboration for energy efficiency and wider sustainable development. By making collaborative efforts, we will move faster to a more sustainable and prosperous world.<\/p>\n

The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) is an autonomous partnership of 17 major economies founded in 2009 by the G8 to promote global cooperation on energy efficiency. Its member economies together account for over 80% of global energy use and 85% of energy-related GHG emissions. Since 2014, IPEEC has been coordinating the G20\u2019s energy efficiency activities under the group\u2019s two plans – the G20 Energy Efficiency Action Plan (2014) and the G20 Energy Efficiency Leading Programme (2016). There are currently nine dedicated task groups under the G20 Energy Efficiency Leading Programme.<\/p>\n

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IPEEC is based in Paris, France. Find out more information at<\/p>\n

https:\/\/ipeec.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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