Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

2024 Energy Demand Soars, Renewables Slash CO2 Emissions

3/25/2025

50 10

Summary

Story summary

In 2024, global energy demand surged by 2.2%, fueled by unprecedented electricity use in emerging economies. Remarkably, renewables and nuclear power contributed to 80% of the electricity generation boost. While natural gas demand climbed by 2.7%, clean energy innovations curbed CO2 emissions by an astounding 2.6 billion tonnes each year, showcasing a pivotal shift towards sustainability.

1 of 1

Story summary

In 2024, global energy demand surged by 2.2%, fueled by unprecedented electricity use in emerging economies. Remarkably, renewables and nuclear power contributed to 80% of the electricity generation boost. While natural gas demand climbed by 2.7%, clean energy innovations curbed CO2 emissions by an astounding 2.6 billion tonnes each year, showcasing a pivotal shift towards sustainability.