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Energy markets and access<br />

The top eight<br />

energy-efficient<br />

economies<br />

A guide to how countries and regions around the world have<br />

successfully reduced and optimised energy consumption<br />

7<br />

5<br />

China - 61/100<br />

China’s investment in eco-friendly<br />

infrastructure has earned it the<br />

accolade of highest-performing<br />

country for buildings and<br />

construction, with residential<br />

buildings consuming less power<br />

per square foot than the other<br />

countries examined.<br />

Japan - 57/100<br />

Of all the countries studied,<br />

Japan had the highest efficiency<br />

of electricity production from<br />

thermal power plants. It also<br />

established successful standards<br />

for the fuel efficiency of heavyduty<br />

trucks.<br />

Source: Inhabitat.com<br />

G7<strong>G20</strong>.com September 2016 • <strong>G20</strong> China: The Hangzhou Summit 213

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