Risks for the energy sector are projected to increase with climate change . Projected increases in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, fires, droughts and wind-storms would increase risks for energy supply and demand . Households are unevenly vulnerable to energy sector risks due to varying housing quality and health dependencies . In New Zealand, a warmer climate and increasing energy efficiency is projected to marginally reduce annual average peak electricity heating demand . Winter and spring inflows to main hydro lakes are projected to increase 5-10% and may reduce hydroelectric
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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