IEA chief declares world entering 'age of electricity' as fossil fuels recede

The International Energy Agency's executive director said global electricity generation will more than double over the next decade as countries prioritize electrification to reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel markets.

First covered Nov 12, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT · 2 articles

IEA chief declares world entering 'age of electricity' as fossil fuels recede — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

10h Guardian Environment World is now in ‘age of electricity’, energy agency chief says at Cop31 — Exclusive: Fossil fuels no longer dominant energy source, IEA leader says, as summit considers electrification pledge The world has left behind the age of…

10h via Bluesky World is now in ‘age of electricity’, energy agency chief says — Exclusive: Fossil fuels no longer dominant energy source, IEA leader says, as summit considers electrification pledge

Primary sources

carbonbrief.org Clean energy pushes fossil-fuel power into reverse for ‘first time ever’ - Carbon Brief — cited by 2 of the outlets above

iisd.org Five Lessons Iea 2025 World Energy Outlook (iisd.org) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

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aol.co.uk World is now in ‘age of electricity’, energy agency chief says at Cop31 - AOL

theconversation.com The Cop31 climate summit is betting on electrification

iea.org Electrification - IEA

home.nzcity.co.nz The Cop31 climate summit is betting on electrification

dailysabah.com IEA chief stresses 35% electricity pledge as important goal of COP31

Discussion

Bluesky: @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 9h ago · 33 ♥ The age of electricity is here, says world’s most prominent energy economist Fatih Birol @iea.org www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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