Utility Dive•9 days ago
US falls 1 place in ACEEE’s global energy efficiency rankings
Key Takeaway
The US's continued, albeit slower, progress in energy efficiency signals evolving demand patterns and policy priorities that will shape future power market dynamics for developers and large consumers.
AI Summary
- •The US improved its overall energy efficiency score through significant reductions in energy intensity and substantial investments in efficiency measures.
- •Despite domestic improvements, the US dropped one spot in global rankings as other countries achieved even larger gains in energy efficiency.
- •For large power consumers, this trend underscores ongoing opportunities to reduce operational costs and manage demand through efficiency upgrades.
- •For developers and IPPs, sustained national energy efficiency gains will likely temper future load growth projections, influencing long-term generation planning and PPA pricing strategies.
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Article Content
The country improved its total score in the organization’s recurring ranking by making “significant reductions in energy intensity and substantial investments in energy efficiency,” but it lost ground as other countries made larger gains.