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“There are potentially hundreds of billion dollars, potentially more, that could be saved by moving to a clean energy system. Studies [on healthier diet] show those savings, in fact, are enough to pay the costs of creating 100% clean renewable energy.” quote by Jill Stein — Download Open image

“There are potentially hundreds of billion dollars, potentially more, that could be saved by moving to a clean energy system. Studies [on healthier diet] show those savings, in fact, are enough to pay the costs of creating 100% clean renewable energy.”

About This Quote

Source Report: Energy Policy Analysis, 2022

Switching to clean energy could save billions, enough to fund full renewable transition.

In simple terms: Clean energy saves money and funds itself.

Key Takeaway

Invest in clean energy now.

Themes

environment economics policy energy sustainability

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

government budgeting
corporate sustainability planning
public advocacy

Key Concepts

cost-benefit analysis renewable investment public finance

Questions to Reflect On

How realistic are the projected savings?
What barriers could delay funding?

A Different Perspective

Savings estimates depend on assumptions about technology costs and adoption rates.

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