Australia has been ranked the worst nation for energy efficiency in the developed world in the 2018 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard.

Released each year by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), this Scorecard examines the efficiency policies and performance of 25 of the world’s top energy-consuming countries. Together, these 25 nations represent 78% of all energy consumed on the planet. Australia slipped from our 16th ranking last year to 18th in 2018 – making it the worst performing nation among all developed nations evaluated by the Scorecard.

While Australia demonstrated positive energy efficiency efforts in the building sector (ranking 10th), it ranked among the bottom 5 nations in the industry and transportation sectors (ranking 22nd and 20th respectively). Australia’s slip in the rankings follows a concerning trend, having fallen dramatically from a ranking of 10th most energy efficient nation in 2014 to 18th in 2018.

Australia is falling behind our global counterparts. Through strong government leadership, ambitious energy efficiency policies and innovative household and commercial action we can all work to improve the nation’s energy efficiency performance.

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