Any Quote by Wilson Greatbatch
“I have long felt that an investment by the Department of Energy of a million dollars a year for the next 30 years would pay a higher return than any other investment this country could ever make.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Energy Policy, 1990s
Investing heavily in long‑term energy research yields greater economic and societal benefits than most other spending.
In simple terms: Energy research pays high returns.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustained energy R&D funding.
Themes
energy
investment
long‑term planning
policy
economics
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- energy sector planning
- climate strategy
- technology development
Key Concepts
return on investment
innovation
public goods
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect long‑term research funding from short‑term political pressures?
- What metrics best capture the societal return of energy R&D?
A Different Perspective
Political cycles may divert funds from long‑term projects.
