The International Energy Agency has released a podcast about lowering energy costs. Brian Motherway, who leads its work on energy efficiency, explains why the topic is often ignored. He calls efficiency the world's first fuel. Its title points to a resource many countries forget to use. The episode arrives while prices climb after conflict in the Middle East and extreme heat.
Motherway argues that efficiency improves energy security and keeps bills within reach. He describes simple steps governments can take to help households save money. Listeners hear practical examples from homes, offices and factories. These measures do not slow economic growth or lower quality of life. The podcast belongs to the Everything Energy series on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Efficiency remains underused, he says, even though the evidence is strong.