First-order effect is that quality of life will improve though as a result of all that work being done. People able to live more comfortably, relax more etc. T

First-order effect is that quality of life will improve though as a result of all that work being done. People able to live more comfortably, relax more etc. The main complaint about energy usage is it will damage the environment, which will (indirectly) reduce quality of life. It's a question of which factor wins.