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Powering More With Less: All You Need To Know About Energy Efficiency | The Development Podcast

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How can energy-efficient light bulbs, bricks, and buildings cut costs and improve energy security?

In this episode of The Development Podcast, , we discover that energy efficiency doesn’t just save money—it also drives growth and creates jobs. In 2022 alone, energy efficiency became the largest employer in the energy sector—supporting nearly 11 million jobs—from manufacturing and construction to installation and training.

So, what needs to happen for the world to reap the rewards of becoming more energy efficient? Join us as we hear from: Jas Singh, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank Group, Melanie Slade, Senior Programme Manager, Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies at the International Energy Agency (IEA), and Nitik Arya, Sauga Bricks Pvt Ltd, India.

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome: Wasted energy and why we should become more energy efficient

[02:27] Cooler air: The story of a brick manufacturer in India

[07:23] How much progress has the world made on energy efficiency

[10:48] Air cooling systems

[13:32] The invisible powerhouse of economic growth

[19:40] Technological developments and the future of energy efficiency

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST

This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;)

Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE WORLD BANK

The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

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How can energy-efficient light bulbs, bricks, and buildings cut costs and improve energy security?

In this episode of The Development Podcast, , we discover that energy efficiency doesn’t just save money—it also drives growth and creates jobs. In 2022 alone, energy efficiency became the largest employer in the energy sector—supporting nearly 11 million jobs—from manufacturing and construction to installation and training.

So, what needs to happen for the world to reap the rewards of becoming more energy efficient? Join us as we hear from: Jas Singh, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank Group, Melanie Slade, Senior Programme Manager, Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies at the International Energy Agency (IEA), and Nitik Arya, Sauga Bricks Pvt Ltd, India.

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome: Wasted energy and why we should become more energy efficient

[02:27] Cooler air: The story of a brick manufacturer in India

[07:23] How much progress has the world made on energy efficiency

[10:48] Air cooling systems

[13:32] The invisible powerhouse of economic growth

[19:40] Technological developments and the future of energy efficiency

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST

This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;)

Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE WORLD BANK

The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

  continue reading

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