Energy demand in developing Asia is expected to grow by 2.9% per year to 2035 - faster than the world average of 1.6%, according to the International Energy Outlook 2011. Improving efficiency can help the region meet rising energy demand in a cost-effective and sustainable way.
- Energy efficiency is considered as the least expensive means of increasing energy supply.
Source: ADB. 2011. Review of Energy Efficiency Interventions - A megawatt of power capacity saved through energy efficiency costs about half or less than adding a megawatt of coal-fired generating capacity.
Source: ADB. 2011. Review of Energy Efficiency Interventions - Energy efficiency can increase affordability of electricity by reducing consumers' demand, expand access by reinvesting efficiency gains to increase network access, and improve sustainability by contributing to energy security and reducing harmful environmental impacts.
Source: ADB. 2010. Energy and Water Supply Services: Improving Efficiency through Policy and Regulation - Energy efficiency is among the most inexpensive and profitable options for greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement in various global growth scenarios.
Source: McKinsey & Company. Impact of the Financial Crisis on Carbon Economics: Version 2.1 of the Global Greenhouse Gas Cost Abatement Curve - Demand-side energy efficiency via the use of efficient equipment or behavioral change on the customer's side lowers energy consumption without compromising consumer comfort or the country's competitiveness.
Source: ADB. 2012. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Asia and the Pacific - Supply-side energy efficiency seeks to use less energy input and produce the same or more electricity at the generation and distribution segment.
Source: ADB. 2012. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Asia and the Pacific - The Philippine Energy Efficiency Project estimates that using compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) will save Filipinos 400 pesos, around $9.00, each year for the next 7 to 10 years.
Source: ADB. 2008. A Bright Idea for Energy Reduction - Retrofitting plants and buildings with energy-efficient technology under a pilot program in Guangdong will lower coal use by 175,813 tons and result in energy savings of 533 gigawatt hours every year.
Source: ADB. 2008. $100M Pilot Program in PRC's Guangdong Province to Promote Energy Efficiency - India aims to enhance the cost-effectiveness of improving energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries through tradable energy saving certificates.
Source: ADB. 2011. Second Annual Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Clean Energy Governance, Policy and Regulation: Energy Efficiency Workshop - Energy pricing and other market imperfections need to be addressed to propagate energy efficiency investments.
Source: ADB. 2011. Review of Energy Efficiency Interventions - The International Organization for Standardization global energy management standard (ISO 50001) provides a transparent framework for integrating energy efficiency into an organization's management practices.
Source: ADB. 2012. Climate Risk and Adaptation in the Electric Power Sector - Energy efficiency labels are the best-known information policy tool used for both appliances and buildings.
Source: International Energy Agency. Energy efficiency FAQs
