Risks and opportunities in energy sector investment.

This seminar explores international trends in renewable energy and fossil fuels and the pathway for rapid growth in renewable energy in New Zealand. These issues are topical as a result of the recent announcement of a BlackRock renewable energy fund and the governments Energy Strategy consultation. A new report from the US research institute Rocky Mountain Institute RMI makes the case that solar and wind generation are on an exponential path which will lead to disruption of the electricity sector this decade. Kingsmill Bond Energy Strategist at Rocky Mountain Institute RMI will join the seminar by video presentation on the drivers of growth. Deion Campbell Operating Partner with the global investment manager HRL Morrison Co. will draw on his experience with renewable energy infrastructure project delivery and executive leadership including as CEO of Tilt Renewables to discuss the future for renewable energy generation in New Zealand. David Tong Campaign Manager at Oil Change International will outline recent research on the dynamics within the fossil fuel sector including the focus by major companies on expanding production of oil and gas rather than transitioning to renewable energy.. Barry Coates Founder and CEO of Mindful Money facilitated the seminar.,

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