An increase in economic activity does not have to result in an equivalent increase in energy demand.There is still a large potential for exploiting energy efficiency measures. Even under the Reference Scenario, we assume that energy intensity will be reduced by about 1.1% per year, leading to a reduction in final energy demand per unit of GDP of about 40% between 2004 and 2050.Under the Energy [R]evolution Scenario, it is assumed that active policy and technical support for efficiency measures will lead to a further significant reduction in energy intensity of more than 70%.
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