Laura Cozzi
Chief energy modeler at the International Energy Agency and its director of sustainability, technology, and outlooks. Oversees the IEA's analytical work on energy, climate, and economic modeling.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 54min
Is AI Friend or Foe to the Clean Energy Transition?
Laura Cozzi, Chief Energy Modeler at the International Energy Agency, discusses the dual-edged sword of AI's impact on the energy sector. She examines how AI is projected to double the electricity demand from data centers by 2030, stressing the challenges of grid congestion. The conversation reveals the vital need for collaboration between IT and energy sectors to tackle these demands. Cozzi also highlights AI's transformative potential to optimize energy management, enhance sustainability, and bolster the clean energy transition.
Apr 14, 2025 • 33min
AI, Energy and Climate: Laura Cozzi: IEA's Energy and AI Report
Laura Cozzi, Director for Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks at the IEA, discusses groundbreaking insights from the IEA's recent report on energy and AI. She highlights the rising electricity demand driven by AI, particularly from data centers, and the collaborative effort needed between tech and energy sectors. The conversation delves into the promising role of nuclear energy, especially small modular reactors, in meeting low-carbon goals. Cozzi emphasizes AI's potential to optimize energy practices and reduce emissions, while addressing the global digital divide in energy access.
