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The Opportunity of Energy Efficiency

Today’s energy system is incredibly inefficient- wasting $4.5 trillion, or almost 5% of global GDP — all before any value is created with energy. Energy efficiency reduces waste, costs, and pollution.

Energy after Fire

We need energy sources fit for an era of work demand, not heat demand. Fortunately, thanks to the rapid growth and cost decline of solar, wind, and electrification, “firepower” faces inexorable decline.