The International Energy Agency (IEA) acts as energy policy advisor to 26 Member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. Founded during the oil crisis of 1973-74, the IEA’s initial role was to co-ordinate measures in times of oil supply emergencies. As energy markets have changed, so has the IEA. Its mandate has broadened to incorporate the “Three E’s” of balanced energy policy making: energy security, economic development and environmental protection. Current work focuses on climate change policies, market reform, energy technology collaboration and outreach to the rest of the world, especially major producers and consumers of energy like China, India, Russia and the OPEC countries.

With a staff of around 150, mainly energy experts and statisticians from its 26 member countries, the IEA conducts a broad programme of energy research, data compilation, publications and public dissemination of the latest energy policy analysis and recommendations on good practices.

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2010/07/29	Geothermal Essentials
2010/07/26	IEA welcomes France’s commitment to combating climate change and urges the government to pursue electricity sector reforms
2010/07/23	IEA encourages Turkey to further reform its energy sector and move towards a low-carbon economy
2010/07/19	IEA Participates in Clean Energy Ministerial
2010/07/16	IEA Contributes to Renewables Global Status Report
2010/07/07	Oil and Gas Market Report Presented in Washington
2010/07/02	IEA, OPEC, OECD and World Bank cooperate on G20 Energy Subsidy Agenda
2010/07/01	Energy Technology Perspectives 2010 - Scenarios & Strategies to 2050
2010/06/23	IEA says outlook for oil and natural gas markets still uncertain, but both share need for more investment, improved energy efficiency and better data
2010/06/16	Launch of IEA/NEA Nuclear Energy Roadmap
2010/06/14	CCS crucial for mitigating climate change
2010/06/08	Cutting Subsidies Could Save Billions
2010/05/28	Energy Technology Initiatives: Implementation through Multilateral Co-operation
2010/05/28	IEA at OECD Meeting of the Council at Ministerial Level - Green Growth Strategy
2010/05/18	Energy Business Council convenes at IEA
2010/05/11	IEA sees great potential for solar, providing up to a quarter of world electricity by 2050
2010/05/10	IEA at EE Global
2010/04/12	Launch of Canadian Energy Policy Review
2010/04/09	Visit to ITER facility in Cadarache, France
2010/03/10	Business urges low-carbon transition
2010/03/05	IEA supports energy security efforts in South East Europe
2010/02/24	IEA Executive Director talks with Visegrad 4+ leaders on energy security
2010/02/19	Responding to Climate Change
2010/02/03	IEA commends Italy on progress in energy policy but cautions that further long-term challenges remain
2010/01/26	Assessing role of Arctic oil and gas in global energy
2010/01/14	IEA discusses broadening ties with Brazil
2010/01/13	IEA Looks Forward after Copenhagen
2009/11/30	IEA launches technology roadmap on wind energy
2009/11/13	IEA's World Energy Outlook 2009 confirms EU energy and climate policies are on the right track
2009/10/27	Transport, Energy and CO2: Moving toward Sustainability - How the world can achieve deep CO2 reductions in transport by 2050
2009/10/22	IEA commends Chile on significant achievements in energy policy and recommends clearer regulation for long-term investment to integrate environmental costs
2009/10/15	IEA Ministers confirm commitment to stabilise CO2 emissions and ensure transition to low-carbon economy, welcome closer co-operation with China, India and Russia
2009/10/06	From financial crisis to 450 ppm: the IEA maps out the energy sector transformation and its financial consequences under a global climate agreement
2009/09/15	IEA proposes approaches to curb greenhouse gas emissions in the key sectors, industry and power
2009/07/19	Energy Sector Methane Recovery and Use- The Importance of Policy
2009/07/15	Progress with Implementing Energy Efficiency Policies in the G8
2009/06/29	IEA calls oil and natural gas outlook very uncertain as economic crisis hits markets: Oil prices may be rebounding; Gas demand dips for first time in 50 years
2009/05/15	World Energy Outlook 2009 - Climate Change Excerpt
2009/04/28	The Global R&D Portfolio – strategies to accelerate technology development
2009/04/02 : 2009/04/03	IEPEC/IEA Energy Efficiency Programme Evaluation Masters Workshop
2009/03/20	Energy Policies of IEA Countries - Luxembourg, 2008 Review
2009/03/18	IEA emphasises need for investment at OPEC Seminar
2009/03/18	China's Energy Future
2009/03/16 : 2009/03/17	International Standards to Promote Energy Efficiency and Reduce Carbon Emissions
2009/02/10	Project Transitions - The Investment Challenge for Creating a Sustainable and Secure Energy Infrastructure
2009/02/01	The Importance of Landfill Gas Policy Measures - 2009
2008/11/16	Energy Efficiency Indicators for Public Electricity Production from Fossil Fuels
2008/11/15	From 1st- to 2nd-Generation Biofuel Technologies
2008/11/10	Combined Heat & Power and Emissions Trading- Options for Policy Makers
2008/10/21	Innovations in National Energy Efficiency Strategies and Action Plans
2008/10/20	IEA urges a quick and global push to develop and deploy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies
2008/10/16	Long-Term Technology Perspectives in the End-Use Sector
2008/10/01	Key World Energy Statistics 2008
2008/10/01	Deploying Renewables -- Principles for Effective Policies
2008/10/01	Combined Heat & Power and Emissions Trading- Options for Policy Makers
2008/09/25	Poland becomes 28th member country of the IEA
2008/09/18	Natural Gas Market Review 2008 -- Optimising investments and ensuring security in a high-priced environment
2008/07/31	More info about this title Table of Contents Natural Gas Information 2008
2008/07/31	Electricity Information 2008
2008/06/30 : 2008/07/02	The International Energy Workshop (IEW)
2008/06/30	Worldwide Trends in Energy Use and Efficiency- Key Insights from IEA Indicator Analysis
2008/06/26	IEA welcomes steps toward reform and integration in the Western Balkans and calls for strengthened institutions, policies and implementation
2008/06/09	The IEA praises Japan’s commitment to and action on technology development and deployment across the globe, and urges it to strengthen domestic energy and climate policies
2008/06/06	Now or Never - IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2008 shows pathways to sustained economic growth based on clean and affordable energy technology
2008/05/28	Energy Policies of IEA Countries - Sweden
2008/05/27	Development of Competitive Gas Trading in Continental Europe-
2008/05/22	IEA Calls Attention to Dramatic Energy Supply Efficiency Opportunity in CHP
2008/05/13	IEA calls attention to the critical need for governments to act on CCS
2008/04/29	Coalmine Methane Update and IEA’s Strategy and Activities
2008/04/25	World Energy Outlook: Key Strategic Challenges
2008/04/21	Responding to urgent energy challenges - IEA calls for greater investment in the oil sector and for CCS to be made eligible to receive revenues generated by the CDM
2008/04/21	Enhancing Energy Resource Availability
2008/04/14	Update on CCS International Legal & Regulatory Issues
2008/04/10	Responding to the new challenges of the oil sector
2008/03/26	Energy Policies of IEA Countries – Finland
2008/03/25	OPEC Secretary General’s Visit to IEA Underscores Shared Commitment to Dialogue
2008/02/28	Meeting Energy Efficiency Goals: Enhancing Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation
2008/02/27	Energy Policies of IEA Countries - Austria
2008/02/26	Clean Coal Technologies -- Accelerating Commerical and Policy Drivers for Deployment
2008/02/15	IEA commends US government for energy policy acts and outlines challenges on energy efficiency and renewables
2008/01/31	The External Energy Policy of the EU (Speeh)
2008/01/30	Improving Energy Efficiency and Overcoming Challenges in the Power and Transport Sectors
2008/01/09	Energy Supply and Competitiveness
2008/01/08	Current and Longer-Term Oil Market Outlook
2007/12/11	IEA signs Memorandum of Co-operation with the Government of Ukraine
2007/11/30	Slovak Republic to become 27th Member of the IEA
2007/11/29	The IEA Emergency Response System - Ready to Respond to any Potential Oil Supply Disruption
2007/11/26	IEA commends Switzerland for its energy policy reforms, but sees more room for higher energy efficiency and use of renewable energy
2007/09/10	Energy Use in the New Millennium: Trends in IEA Countries
2007/08/31	Energy Economics: A Place for Energy Poverty in the Agenda?
2007/08/31	Reviewing R&D Policies
2007/08/31	Fact Sheet: Energy Sector Methane Recovery and Use Initiative
2007/08/31	Key World Energy Statistics 2007
2007/07/31	Medium-Term Oil Market Report
2007/06/25	New Comprehensive Overview of World Industrial Energy Efficiency and CO2 Intensity
2007/06/21	Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for CO2 Storage Should Be Fast-Tracked to Spur Demonstration
2007/06/04	IEA praises Germany’s commitment to sound energy policies and now urges the government to reconsider the phase-out of nuclear power and to focus on energy market reform and climate policy
2007/05/15	IEA Ministerial meeting: Andris Piebalgs calls for an International Agreement on Energy Efficiency
2007/04/27	The Ministry of Industry and Energy of the Russian Federation and the IEA renew their Memorandum of Understanding
2007/03/22	Increased Co-Operation with the Government of Morocco
2007/03/14	Energy Technology Perspectives Scenarios & Strategies to 2050 : A Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland
2007/03/07	Slovak Republic Invited to Join IEA
2007/03/01	IEA commends UK energy policy for supporting investment and energy efficiency, but outlines challenges on future security of supply
2007/02/26	Financing Energy Efficient Homes- Existing policy responses to financial barriers
2007/02/12	Energy Policies of IEA Countries
2007/02/08	CO2 Allowance & Electricity Price Interaction- Impact on industry’s electricity purchasing strategies in Europe
2007/01/22	Bridging the Energy Gap
2007/01/01 : 2007/01/31	Set of Speeches and Presentations on Energy Security
2006/11/07	The World Energy Outlook 2006 Maps Out a Cleaner, Cleverer and More Competitive Energy Future
2006/10/25	The Role of Governments and International Organisations in Promoting Energy Security
2006/09/21	Energy Technology Perspectives reports publication
2006/07/10	“China’s Power Sector Reforms: Where to Next?”—Setting near-term priorities to build a market-based sector
2006/05/03	Launching of IEA's Networks of Expertise in Energy Technology (NEET) Initiative
2006/04/24	IEA calls for more investment, more energy efficiency and more transparency
2005/12/14	Biofuels for Transport - An International Perspective
2005/12/12	Lessons from Liberalised Electricity Markets and Learning from the Blackouts
2005/11/30	“Act Locally, Trade Globally” – Emissions Trading for Climate Policy
2005/11/09	Investment in Coal Supply and Use - An Industry Perspective on the IEA World Energy Investment Outlook
2005/10/08	World Forum on Energy Regulation
2005/04/28	"Saving Oil in a Hurry"
2005/04/14	Roadmapping Coal's Future
2005/04/08	Securing the Russian-European Energy Partnership
2005/03/03	Catching Up: Priorities for Augmented Renewable Energy R&D
2005/02/03	The Scale of the Opportunity and the Challenge
2005/01/13	Technology Issues for the Oil and Gas Sector
2004/11/18	Transmission Network Performance in Competitive Electricity Markets
2004/11/11	IEA’s Oil Security Tools and Emergency Response Measures
2004/11/11	Energy Policy Challenges and Options
2004/11/04	Workshop on Electricity Transmission and Distribution Technology and R&D
2004/06/08	IEA Analyses Security of Gas Supply in Open Markets
2004/06/01	Renewable Energy - Markets and Policy Trends in IEA Countries
2004/05/25	Integration of Wind Power into Electricity Grids: Economic and Reliability Impacts
2004/05/15	Analysis of the Impact of High Oil Prices on the Global Economy
2004/05/15	Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Issues - Accounting and Baselines under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
2004/05/12	Global Natural Gas Conference on Trends, Technologies & Investments
2004/05/11	Biofuels for Transport: An International Perspective
2004/04/28	Reducing Oil Consumption in Transport: Combining Three Approaches
2003/12/10	IEA Coal Industry Award Recognises Importance of Coal in Sustainable Development
2003/12/08	Energy to 2050 -- Scenarios for a Sustainable Future
2003/12/01	Renewables for Power Generation: Status & Prospects
2003/11/24	The Power to Choose -- Demand Response in Liberalised Electricity Markets
2003/11/24	Power Generation Investment in Electricity Markets
2003/10/01	Longer Term Energy and Environment Scenarios
2003/04/16	Cool Appliances: Policy Strategies for Energy Efficient Homes
2003/03/07	IEA & US Joint Statement on Energy Supply and Hydrogen Energy
2003/02/25	Oil and Gas: Strategic Dialogues
2003/01/24	Creating Markets for Energy Technologies
2002/12/02	Flexibility in Natural Gas Supply and Demand
2002/10/17	Beyond Kyoto: Energy Dynamics and Climate Stabilistaion
2002/08/21	Energy and Poverty: IEA Reveals a Vicious and Unsustainable Circle
2002/08/01	Innovative Nuclear Reactor Development : Opportunities for International Cooperation
2002/07/01	Distributed Generation in Liberalised Electricity Markets
2002/06/15	Security of Supply in Electricity Markets
2002/03/11	The role of external costs in energy policy