1、Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency for BusinessThe IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil,gas and coal supply and demand,renewable energy technologies,electricity markets,energy efficiency,access to energy,demand side management and much more.Through its work,the IEA advoc
2、ates policies that will enhance the reliability,affordability and sustainability of energy in its 32 Member countries,13 Association countries and beyond.This publication,as well as any data and map included herein,are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory,to the delim
3、itation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory,city or area.Source:IEA.International Energy Agency Website:www.iea.orgIEA Member countries:AustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCzech Republic DenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyJapanKoreaLatviaLithua
4、nia Luxembourg Mexico NetherlandsNew Zealand NorwayPolandPortugalSlovak Republic SpainSweden Switzerland Republic of Trkiye United Kingdom United StatesThe European Commission also participates in the work of the IEAIEA Accession countries:ChileColombiaCosta RicaINTERNATIONAL ENERGYAGENCYIEA Associa
5、tion countries:Argentina ChinaEgyptIndia Indonesia Kenya Morocco Senegal Singapore South Africa Thailand UkraineViet NamBrazilIsraelRomaniaMultiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Business The business value of energy efficiency PAGE|3 IEA.CC BY 4.0.The business value of energy efficiency Energy e
6、fficiency is often described as the“first fuel”because the cheapest and most secure energy is the energy that is not used.For businesses,this begins with a straightforward benefit:lower energy bills.In many cases,efficiency investments can pay back quickly through reduced energy costs alone,improvin