new zealand energy [r]evolution

the development of future global energy demand is determined by three key factors:

• Population development: the number of people consuming energy or using energy services.
• Economic development, for which Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the most commonly used indicator. In general, an increase in GDP triggers an increase in energy demand.
• Energy intensity: how much energy is required to produce a unit of GDP.

Both the Reference and the Energy Revolution Scenarios are based on the same projections for population and economic development. However, future levels of energy intensities differ - taking into account the measures to improve energy efficiency under the Energy Revolution Scenario.