An efficient transition
The energy transition is not simply a matter of replacing fossil fuels with zero-carbon alternatives. It will also be marked by a radical change in our relationship with energy and the spread of technologies like heat pumps and electric vehicles that can yield significant efficiency gains even before traditional energy savings measures come into play
Electrification will reduce the level of energy demand across all sectors
DEMAND REDUCTION Final energy demand could be reduced up to 40% by switching to renewable energy sources like wind, solar photovoltaics and hydro-electric power where feasible
PERPETUATING CIRCUMSTANCES Energy efficiency programmes continue to be focused on increasing the energy efficiency of fossil fuel-based processes, delaying the phase-out of polluting forms of energy
KEY QUOTE Not only is energy efficiency helpful for the [energy] transition, but the transition is also helpful for energy efficiency ...
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