What will our energy future look like by mid-century?

A comprehensive modelling exercise into the country's energy future shows the economy is set for a major transformation by mid-century, with less reliance on primary produce and more on services. The BusinessNZ Energy Council, along with partners in business, academia and government have updated their detailed energy modelling exercise and posits two scenarios - one where the global policy response to climate change is weak and one where a business-as-usual approach has continued. Kathryn talks to John Carnegie, Executive Director of Business NZ Energy Council about the results.

A comprehensive modelling exercise into the country’s energy future shows the economy is set for a major transformation by mid-century, with less reliance on primary produce and more on services. The BusinessNZ Energy Council, along with partners in business, academia and government have updated their detailed energy modelling exercise and posits two scenarios – one where the global policy response to climate change is weak and one where a business-as-usual approach has continued. Kathryn talks to John Carnegie, Executive Director of Business NZ Energy Council about the results.

What will our energy future look like by mid-century?
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