Energy

Question 1

Important climate change events:

Answer 1

• The G7 leading industrial nations have agreed to cut greenhouse gases by phasisng out the use of fossil fuels by the end of the century
• Paris Agreement, 195 nations signed up

Question 2

Prince Mohammed says what about the ending of oil in Saudi Arabia?

Answer 2

the gargantuan sovereign fund will team up with private equity firms to eventually invest half its holdings overseas in assets that will produce a steady stream of dividends unmoored from fossil fuels

Question 3

The 3 no regrets of sustainable futures:

Answer 3

• energy efficiency
• renewables
• energy infrastructure

Question 4

The 3 energy carriers of sustainable futures:

Answer 4

• electricity
• heat
• fuels (liquid, solid, gaseous)

Question 5

Energy services

Answer 5

• lighting
• cooking
• water supply/ waste treatment
• suitable indoor environments
• mobility
• communication
• entertainment
• manufacturing/ processing capability

Question 6

Energy supply chains

Answer 6

• liquid, solid and gaseous fuels
• heat
• electricity

Question 7

Key issues of energy supply chains

Answer 7

• infrastructure
• vulnerability
• resilience
• storage

Question 8

NZ primary energy:

Answer 8

38% renewables
62% fossil fuels
main source is coal, then gas, then geothermal

Question 9

NZ delivered energy:

Answer 9

oil 46%, then electricity 25%

Question 10

NZ electricity:

Answer 10

75% renewable
25% fossil fuels
main source is hydro 55%

Question 11

What is NZ energy strategy? (NZES)

Answer 11

the overarching goal of the government is to grow the nz economy to deliver greater prosperity, security, and opportunities for all new zealanders

Question 12

NZES 2011 priorities:

Answer 12

• diverse resource development
• environmental responsibility
• efficient use of energy
• secure and affordable energy