Energy efficiency is a transformative, low-cost solution that can fast-track access to affordable and secure energy and boost economic growth. Amid soaring power demand, driven in part by air conditioners, heavy industry, and, increasingly, data centers needed to power artificial intelligence, energy efficiency can help countries avoid overspending on new energy infrastructure, importing fuels, and taking on more debt for their energy sectors.  

Power More with Less: Scaling up Energy Efficiency for Growth and Energy Security provides a roadmap to harness the vast, untapped potential of energy efficiency in developing countries. It showcases successful examples of low- and middle-income countries that have prioritized energy efficiency in their energy sector policies, targets, and programs. The report is intended for client countries, international financial institutions, broader donor community, and the private sector.

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Energy efficiency is no longer optional—it is a necessity for countries seeking affordable and reliable energy for their people, while driving economic growth and creating jobs. Our new report showcases successful national approaches and offers a roadmap to help develop effective large-scale programs to unlock the vast potential of energy efficiency.

Guangzhe Chen

World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure

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