1. Mission Efficiency is Launching a Global Action Plan to Double Energy Efficiency by 2030

• The plan unites 30+ global partners and outlines 50+ coordinated actions across national, subnational, and sectoral levels.

• It aims to deliver roadmaps, policy frameworks, training programs, and investment pipelines that scale efficient technologies worldwide.

2. Energy Efficiency Is Critical—but Progress Is Lagging

• All speakers highlighted that despite being the largest contributor to Paris Agreement goals, energy efficiency remains under-prioritized.

• Current global improvement rates (~1%) fall far short of the required 4% annual improvement needed to meet COP28 energy outcomes.

3. Private Sector Mobilization Is Essential

• Governments have set enabling policies, but private sector leadership—through investment, innovation, and implementation—is now critical.

• Financing models like energy-as-a-service are becoming key tools to scale real-world clean energy and efficiency projects.

4. Energy Efficiency Drives Major Economic & Social Benefits

• Efficiency improvements:

  • Reduce national energy costs

  • Support economic growth

  • Improve reliability and resilience

  • Create jobs

  • Strengthen climate mitigation efforts

5. The Global South Must Be Central to Efficiency Efforts

• Efficiency investments heavily favor the Global North (US, EU, China).

• Yet the greatest development, cooling, and access needs—and the greatest opportunity—are in the Global South.

• Mission Efficiency helps bridge the historical coordination and financing gap.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

• Framed Mission Efficiency as essential for overcoming fragmented global efficiency efforts.

• Said the plan creates a platform to connect efforts, foster ideas, and strengthen partnerships.

• Showcased real-world success stories:

  • Mexico buildings initiative: 34% energy savings in hotel operations, with regulatory impacts.

  • Brazil industrial efficiency program: driving SME efficiency investments with multi-partner support.

• Emphasized that success depends on political commitment, stable regulations, and accessible finance.

Kenya Ministry of Energy & Petroleum

• Made a strong case for why efficiency is vital for Kenya:

  • Supports Kenya’s rapidly growing energy demand.

  • Reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

  • Enhances the role of Kenya’s 90% renewable electricity system.

• Connected efficiency to Kenya’s national goals:

  • Mission 300: 100% clean energy by 2028 and 300,000 green jobs.

  • National strategies and policies such as the Kenya National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy.

• Framed energy efficiency as:

  • Essential for affordability

  • A foundation for economic growth

  • A “quiet partner” that makes renewable energy more effective

Metrus Energy

• Described how Metrus finances large-scale energy efficiency through an energy-as-a-service model, covering 100% of upfront cost.

• Emphasized billing based on measured performance—energy savings, thermal delivery, or air-quality KPIs.

• Praised Mission Efficiency’s focus on the private sector.

• Explained the U.S. business letter (BCSE + Alliance to Save Energy) committing companies to help meet doubling goals.

• Highlighted the need for the industry to better articulate the broader business case for efficiency:

  • Resiliency

  • Reduced downtime

  • Better indoor air quality

  • Enhanced productivity in schools, hospitals, and workplaces

• Argued efficiency should be central to infrastructure renewal.

• Reinforced that private financing solutions must reflect the full scope of benefits, not just energy savings.

Sustainable Energy for All

• Explained SEforAll’s role as host of the Mission Efficiency Secretariat.

• Made a compelling case for why doubling efficiency is essential:

  • Without it, the world will not meet climate goals even if renewables triple.

  • Efficiency improvements could deliver half of all emissions reductions needed by 2030.

• Shared key stats:

  • Efficiency has made the global economy 36% more productive per unit of energy since 2000.

  • Doubling efficiency could create 4.5 million jobs globally.

  • Could reduce energy bills by one-third in advanced economies.

• Emphasized Global South needs:

  • Receives a small share of efficiency investment despite rising demand.

  • Efficiency can enable cooling, cooking, electrification, and job creation.

• Highlighted Mission Efficiency as a significant global coordination mechanism previously lacking.

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