New Zealand can play leading role in smart energy systems, says new IEA report

New Zealand has long been a global leader in developing effective energy markets, renewable energy and establishing robust policies for electricity security, linked to its unique natural resource base and geography.
Over the past decade, New Zealand’s growing energy needs have outpaced improvements in energy efficiency, mainly because of the country’s expanding economy and growing population, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest study of New Zealand’s energy policies. …. [Persbericht]