Thread by @IEA

World Energy Outlook 2018 highlights 7 key themes for policy makers that are critical to a reliable, affordable & sustainable energy future.

In this thread, we lay them out 👇 bit.ly/2VBdC61

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Adapt power systems to the transformation that is underway in the electricity sector, or risk compromising the reliability of electricity supply

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Realise the full potential of #energyefficiency, the one policy instrument that can reliably target all aspects of energy security

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Reduce emissions from power, but don’t forget the rest of the energy system, in particular the parts that electricity cannot reach

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Think strategically about the role of gas infrastructure in meeting long-term energy & environmental goals

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Watch out for shortfalls in investment across the board, not only in clean energy technologies, but also in traditional elements of supply

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Seek out gains from co-operation: regional integration & international collaboration can play a major role in improving outcomes

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Work to bring universal access to modern energy - the lack of which is the most extreme form of energy insecurity