Ksenia Petrichenko is a Policy Analyst with the International Energy Agency (IEA), where she is leading the work of the Office for Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions related to buildings. Her work includes analytical work, capacity building and policy advice for emerging economies on transition towards net-zero carbon building and construction sector. In 2022, Ksenia delivered a TED talk that emphasizes the importance of buildings to become more active players in the energy system through improved efficiency, decarbonisation and flexibility. Ksenia holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from Central European University, as well as Master’s in Economics in the Energy Sector from the Higher School of Economics (Moscow).