IEA Focus On Clean Energy Gives US Officials Heartburn - CleanTechnica

The article discusses tensions between the U.S. government and the International Energy Agency (IEA) over the agency’s evolving focus on clean energy. Originally established in the 1970s to monitor oil and gas supplies following the OPEC embargoes, the IEA has shifted its attention over the past decade toward renewable energy sources like wind and solar. By 2020, the agency prioritized reporting on renewables rather than fossil fuels, reflecting the sector’s rapid growth. This shift has caused friction with U.S. officials aligned with pro-fossil fuel policies, who have pressured the IEA to revert to its original mandate focused on oil and methane production. The U.S., as a major funder of the IEA, asserts influence over its direction, though other countries such as the UK continue to support the agency’s clean energy programs. The article highlights outspoken criticism from U.S. Energy Department officials and some Republican lawmakers who reject climate science and oppose the IEA’s clean energy emphasis. They