Net zero society: scenarios and pathways How could societal changes affect the path to net zero?

Summary

The United Kingdom aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but the pathway is complicated by unpredictable future societal changes that will significantly influence energy demand and emissions. This report addresses this uncertainty by developing and analyzing four plausible scenarios for UK society in 2050 to understand their potential impact on the energy system, associated costs, and the overall feasibility of reaching net zero. The analysis suggests that societal shifts leading to reduced energy demand could result in substantial cost savings for the net zero transition.

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