International Energy Agency
Basic Information
- Type: organization
- Source: ITU-T L.1470 (Greening Digital)
Description
The International Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organization that provides analysis and data on global energy trends and policies. In the context of ITU-T L.1470, the IEA is a primary reference for energy scenarios, particularly through its Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) reports. These scenarios help define the baseline electricity usage and projected carbon emission intensities necessary for modeling the ICT sector’s decarbonization pathways. Its data supports the normative electricity budget approach adopted by the International Telecommunication Union to ensure sector alignment with global climate-action goals.
Mentions in Source
- ‘The budget is then used to define the amount of electricity that could be used by the sector if keeping its share at the current level. … 1.5°C grid emission factors 2015-2020: [b-IEA ETP]; 2025-2030 SBT initiative.’ — ITU-T L.1470 (Greening Digital)