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The Future of Energy Oracle Report Reveals the Need for an Energy Revolution to meet 2050 Vision of a Low Carbon Economy Research, conducted by The Future Laboratory and involving a global panel of experts, highlights the electricity issues that must be addressed and the trends that will combine to make the smart grid and smart energy a reality.
The report highlights the electricity issues that must be addressed over the next four decades and the trends that will combine to achieve decarbonisation of the industry and society. The Future Laboratory recruited a panel of experts from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) including Hans Martens (European Policy Commission), Will Pearson (Eurasia Group) and Monika Stajnarova (BEUC) to consider how carbon emission targets of 2050 can be met through commercial investment, consumer engagement and political leadership. As well, experts provided their views on the role technology will play towards a smart energy future The study asserts that ‘nudge’ policies and choice architectures have been introduced by governments and utilities to encourage greater energy efficiency to meet
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09.11.2011
+ + + Oracle, in partnership with future trends consultancy, The Future Laboratory, today launches Future of Energy, a study which looks at the role smart grids will play in meeting the energy efficiency targets set by the European Union’s (EU) Low Carbon 2050 Strategy, which calls for an 80-95% cut of greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2050. 
