World Economic Forum – Index Launch Reveals Significant Differences in Countries’ Energy Systems

  • download (29)New Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report ranks energy systems of 105 countries from an economic, environmental and energy security perspective
  • Norway, Sweden and France top the ranking; OPEC countries and the USA languish outside the top 50
  • Purpose of the index is to help countries position themselves for the widespread transition that is expected in the global energy system

  • Geneva, Switzerland, 11 December 2012 – High-income countries are leading the transition to a new energy architecture but still have work to do on environmental sustainability, according to the Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2013, released today by the World Economic Forum.