Energy efficiency is central to improving the lives of all people. It providesaffordable and reliable energy access, bolsters the security of energysupply, accelerates clean energy transitions and supports economicgrowth and resilience. For these reasons, energy efficiency policies candeliver many benefits to people – lowering energy bills, improving healthoutcomes, and creating new jobs, while ensuring these benefits areshared by all. A strong, early focus on energy efficiency is essen