Even when oil is very cheap, biofuels have significant advantages and continue to expand their participation in the global energy mix. According to the International Energy Agency - IEA, ethanol and biodiesel currently account for 3% of the global energy consumption in the transport sector, and they may reach about 6% by 2040, as projected in the IEA’s New … [Read more...] about What are the Advantages of Modern Biofuels?
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From A to G: Tell Me What Letter You Buy and I’ll Tell You How Energy Efficient You Are
Imagine that you go into a store looking for your next refrigerator. This is a major purchase, and you have a limited budget and hopes that the refrigerator will last many years. The seller shows you several models that fit what your needs and have a good price, size and come in the color you are looking for. Do you need to know more? … [Read more...] about From A to G: Tell Me What Letter You Buy and I’ll Tell You How Energy Efficient You Are
8 Free Resources to Promote Sustainable Energy
The United Nations Initiative Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) aims to reach three main objectives by 2030 providing universal access to modern energy services; doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency; and doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. … [Read more...] about 8 Free Resources to Promote Sustainable Energy
5 Innovative Ways to Use Our Energy Database
The Energy Database is a visualization tool that displays quantitative and qualitative data in 11 sleek and user friendly graphs. Below are 5 brilliant suggestions about how to use the database: 1. A bird’s eye view of a country’s energy landscape The Energy Matrix allows users to see how a country produces, consumes, and transforms energy. Below is a snapshot of Latin … [Read more...] about 5 Innovative Ways to Use Our Energy Database
Learn the Basics about Extractives in Latin America and the Caribbean
Studying recent trends in hydrocarbon and mineral commodity markets can help us to better understand the economic situation of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Our recent publication Extractives in LAC: the Basics provides an overview of policy trends related to the role of extractives in the region. … [Read more...] about Learn the Basics about Extractives in Latin America and the Caribbean