Bios Quote by Ted Nordhaus
“The levels of technology investment in the energy sciences pales compared to the kinds of investment we make in the computer and bio-sciences.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Energy and Innovation Forum, 2019
Technology spending in energy lags far behind that in computing and biotech.
In simple terms: Energy gets less tech investment.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for greater energy research funding.
Themes
energy
technology
investment
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- startup funding
- academic research
- industry strategy
Key Concepts
policy
innovation economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is energy underfunded?
- What incentives could boost energy tech?
A Different Perspective
Energy may need different investment models than tech.
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