Jeremy Sung
@jaykayes.bsky.social
Head of Policy at Energy Efficiency Council
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Energy efficiency is the unsung hero of Europe’s industrial competitiveness.
Without efficiency gains since 2000, industry would use 1/3 more energy—costing tens of billions more every year.
It’s not just energy prices that matter, but how smartly we use energy.
Without efficiency gains since 2000, industry would use 1/3 more energy—costing tens of billions more every year.
It’s not just energy prices that matter, but how smartly we use energy.
September 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Energy efficiency is the unsung hero of Europe’s industrial competitiveness.
Without efficiency gains since 2000, industry would use 1/3 more energy—costing tens of billions more every year.
It’s not just energy prices that matter, but how smartly we use energy.
Without efficiency gains since 2000, industry would use 1/3 more energy—costing tens of billions more every year.
It’s not just energy prices that matter, but how smartly we use energy.
Reposted by Jeremy Sung
This piece by @timinclimate.bsky.social is a complete banger. I have really never ever read such a comprehensive analysis of Australia's fossil export emissions like this, it is something else.
Go read the whole thing now --->>>
timinclimate.medium.com/australia-em...
Go read the whole thing now --->>>
timinclimate.medium.com/australia-em...
July 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
This piece by @timinclimate.bsky.social is a complete banger. I have really never ever read such a comprehensive analysis of Australia's fossil export emissions like this, it is something else.
Go read the whole thing now --->>>
timinclimate.medium.com/australia-em...
Go read the whole thing now --->>>
timinclimate.medium.com/australia-em...
It’s been a while so I thought I’d come back to Bluesky with a post about a new report we’ve just released at the EEC with partners ACOSS, Ai Group and the Property Council.
“Demanding Better” calls for large scale reforms to Australia’s energy governance to unlock demand side opportunities.
“Demanding Better” calls for large scale reforms to Australia’s energy governance to unlock demand side opportunities.
www.eec.org.au
December 6, 2024 at 9:07 AM
It’s been a while so I thought I’d come back to Bluesky with a post about a new report we’ve just released at the EEC with partners ACOSS, Ai Group and the Property Council.
“Demanding Better” calls for large scale reforms to Australia’s energy governance to unlock demand side opportunities.
“Demanding Better” calls for large scale reforms to Australia’s energy governance to unlock demand side opportunities.
Reposted by Jeremy Sung
Last year's budget announced $20,000 tax deductions for small business energy efficiency upgrades. The legislation to enable this has not even been introduced to parliament yet, and the deduction period ends in two weeks' time.
May 15, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Last year's budget announced $20,000 tax deductions for small business energy efficiency upgrades. The legislation to enable this has not even been introduced to parliament yet, and the deduction period ends in two weeks' time.
Reposted by Jeremy Sung
"Solar panels, efficient lighting and insulation are among the most wanted energy-saving devices for property buyers and renters, according to a new study, but price and a lack of knowledge is holding back investments." www.canberratimes.com.au/story/856536...
Most want energy-efficient homes but are stuck on price
Most Australian buyers, renters and builders want energy-efficient homes, a study has found, but high prices and a...
www.canberratimes.com.au
March 25, 2024 at 12:29 AM
"Solar panels, efficient lighting and insulation are among the most wanted energy-saving devices for property buyers and renters, according to a new study, but price and a lack of knowledge is holding back investments." www.canberratimes.com.au/story/856536...
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A new 5 yr Belgian study shows the BIG impact of increasing vehicle weight on road deaths & injuries. When a person on a bike or walking is hit by a pick-up, the risk of serious injury increases by 90% compared to a car. The risk of death goes up by 200%.
www.vias.be/fr/newsroom/...
www.vias.be/fr/newsroom/...
January 5, 2024 at 5:30 AM
A new 5 yr Belgian study shows the BIG impact of increasing vehicle weight on road deaths & injuries. When a person on a bike or walking is hit by a pick-up, the risk of serious injury increases by 90% compared to a car. The risk of death goes up by 200%.
www.vias.be/fr/newsroom/...
www.vias.be/fr/newsroom/...
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December 15, 2023 at 8:43 AM
📢 Victoria’s plan to get off gas v2 is out. In 2024 they will:
1) examine banning gas connections to more homes and some businesses (small shops and offices but not restos)
2) examine expanding min rental standards
3) add induction stoves into VEU
www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/asset...
1) examine banning gas connections to more homes and some businesses (small shops and offices but not restos)
2) examine expanding min rental standards
3) add induction stoves into VEU
www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/asset...
December 13, 2023 at 11:30 PM
📢 Victoria’s plan to get off gas v2 is out. In 2024 they will:
1) examine banning gas connections to more homes and some businesses (small shops and offices but not restos)
2) examine expanding min rental standards
3) add induction stoves into VEU
www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/asset...
1) examine banning gas connections to more homes and some businesses (small shops and offices but not restos)
2) examine expanding min rental standards
3) add induction stoves into VEU
www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/asset...
My father in law says a huge storm in Canberra has knocked out the power in his area. His EV with V2L is powering the fridge and lights and while it’s going to be 38 degrees today, their passive solar designed home will not get anywhere near that temp. Another win for efficient electric homes.
December 8, 2023 at 10:51 PM
My father in law says a huge storm in Canberra has knocked out the power in his area. His EV with V2L is powering the fridge and lights and while it’s going to be 38 degrees today, their passive solar designed home will not get anywhere near that temp. Another win for efficient electric homes.
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That there are more renewables in the mix is a good thing overall but keep in mind that there's still plenty of work to be done on the demand side to improve energy efficiency in Australia so we shouldn’t be too distracted by that headline energy intensity improvement metric.
That there are more renewables in the mix is a good thing overall but keep in mind that there's still plenty of work to be done on the demand side to improve energy efficiency in Australia so we shouldn’t be too distracted by that headline energy intensity improvement metric.
November 29, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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That there are more renewables in the mix is a good thing overall but keep in mind that there's still plenty of work to be done on the demand side to improve energy efficiency in Australia so we shouldn’t be too distracted by that headline energy intensity improvement metric.
That there are more renewables in the mix is a good thing overall but keep in mind that there's still plenty of work to be done on the demand side to improve energy efficiency in Australia so we shouldn’t be too distracted by that headline energy intensity improvement metric.
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Renewable electricity is less energy intensive because of the way energy is accounted for in the global energy balances. E.g., while a solar panel may only be 30% efficient at converting sunlight to energy, there's no cost to using sunlight for electricity so the efficiency doesn't matter.
Renewable electricity is less energy intensive because of the way energy is accounted for in the global energy balances. E.g., while a solar panel may only be 30% efficient at converting sunlight to energy, there's no cost to using sunlight for electricity so the efficiency doesn't matter.
November 29, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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Renewable electricity is less energy intensive because of the way energy is accounted for in the global energy balances. E.g., while a solar panel may only be 30% efficient at converting sunlight to energy, there's no cost to using sunlight for electricity so the efficiency doesn't matter.
Renewable electricity is less energy intensive because of the way energy is accounted for in the global energy balances. E.g., while a solar panel may only be 30% efficient at converting sunlight to energy, there's no cost to using sunlight for electricity so the efficiency doesn't matter.
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In other words, what you see in the data (and in the IEA's headline metric) reflects not only improvements in how much energy your fridge uses to keep your food cool, but also the fact that there's more solar and wind in the electricity grid.
In other words, what you see in the data (and in the IEA's headline metric) reflects not only improvements in how much energy your fridge uses to keep your food cool, but also the fact that there's more solar and wind in the electricity grid.
November 29, 2023 at 10:53 AM
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In other words, what you see in the data (and in the IEA's headline metric) reflects not only improvements in how much energy your fridge uses to keep your food cool, but also the fact that there's more solar and wind in the electricity grid.
In other words, what you see in the data (and in the IEA's headline metric) reflects not only improvements in how much energy your fridge uses to keep your food cool, but also the fact that there's more solar and wind in the electricity grid.
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Eg, the Government notes the numbers reflect not only energy efficiency improvements but also 'the shift in the Australian economy away from highly energy-intensive industries' and 'increased use of renewable energy instead of fossil fuels for electricity generation.'
Eg, the Government notes the numbers reflect not only energy efficiency improvements but also 'the shift in the Australian economy away from highly energy-intensive industries' and 'increased use of renewable energy instead of fossil fuels for electricity generation.'
November 29, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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Eg, the Government notes the numbers reflect not only energy efficiency improvements but also 'the shift in the Australian economy away from highly energy-intensive industries' and 'increased use of renewable energy instead of fossil fuels for electricity generation.'
Eg, the Government notes the numbers reflect not only energy efficiency improvements but also 'the shift in the Australian economy away from highly energy-intensive industries' and 'increased use of renewable energy instead of fossil fuels for electricity generation.'
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In Australia, the latest data from the Australian Energy Statistics show we hit an annual improvement rate of 3.6% in 2022. It's worth noting that primary energy / GDP (the metric the IEA uses to measure energy intensity improvements) is an imperfect measure of 'energy efficiency'.
In Australia, the latest data from the Australian Energy Statistics show we hit an annual improvement rate of 3.6% in 2022. It's worth noting that primary energy / GDP (the metric the IEA uses to measure energy intensity improvements) is an imperfect measure of 'energy efficiency'.
November 29, 2023 at 10:50 AM
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In Australia, the latest data from the Australian Energy Statistics show we hit an annual improvement rate of 3.6% in 2022. It's worth noting that primary energy / GDP (the metric the IEA uses to measure energy intensity improvements) is an imperfect measure of 'energy efficiency'.
In Australia, the latest data from the Australian Energy Statistics show we hit an annual improvement rate of 3.6% in 2022. It's worth noting that primary energy / GDP (the metric the IEA uses to measure energy intensity improvements) is an imperfect measure of 'energy efficiency'.
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The report highlights that the crisis in Europe drove some impressive numbers there last year (e.g. the Netherlands saw a 14% improvement in 2022!) as governments took action to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
The report highlights that the crisis in Europe drove some impressive numbers there last year (e.g. the Netherlands saw a 14% improvement in 2022!) as governments took action to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
November 29, 2023 at 10:48 AM
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The report highlights that the crisis in Europe drove some impressive numbers there last year (e.g. the Netherlands saw a 14% improvement in 2022!) as governments took action to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
The report highlights that the crisis in Europe drove some impressive numbers there last year (e.g. the Netherlands saw a 14% improvement in 2022!) as governments took action to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
The IEA has just released its 2023 energy efficiency market report. As a peer reviewer of the report, I'll be dissecting its findings for Australian audience, starting with the headline indicator: a 1.3% improvement in global energy intensity.
www.iea.org/reports/ener...
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www.iea.org/reports/ener...
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November 29, 2023 at 10:47 AM
The IEA has just released its 2023 energy efficiency market report. As a peer reviewer of the report, I'll be dissecting its findings for Australian audience, starting with the headline indicator: a 1.3% improvement in global energy intensity.
www.iea.org/reports/ener...
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www.iea.org/reports/ener...
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