Advantage Quote by Gina McCarthy
“When consumers do not take full advantage of efficiency gains, it is because they are weighing other factors that influence their decision making. When the federal government arbitrarily places one of those factors over others, it makes consumers worse off.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Energy Efficiency Policy Review, 2022
Consumers ignore efficiency gains because other priorities dominate; government bias can worsen outcomes.
In simple terms: Efficiency ignored due to other concerns.
Consider all decision factors.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- energy upgrades
- home renovations
- vehicle purchases
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors truly drive consumer choices?
- How can policy align with real preferences?
Policy may misjudge consumer priorities.