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Curious about the real costs of the global transition to clean energy? Check out this insightful article by Dan Gearino for Inside Climate News, which challenges common high-cost estimates and sheds light on the financial dynamics of the energy transition.
This article breaks down a new analysis by RMI, a clean energy group, challenging the high costs linked to the global shift to clean energy. RMI argues that many estimates inflate the costs by not considering the decrease in fossil fuel spending.
The analysis predicts a modest increase in global capital spending on energy supply to be around $2.5 trillion in 2030 from $2.2 trillion in 2023. The article compares RMI's findings with estimates from McKinsey & Company and the International Energy Agency (IEA), highlighting disagreements in how costs are calculated and communicated.
Despite acknowledging the world's ability to afford a rapid transition, the article points out potential shortcomings in data for emerging markets.
The key takeaway is that the transition to clean energy is not an exorbitantly costly endeavor but rather a path the world is already on. The critical question is the speed of the transition, with fossil fuel companies having an interest in a slower pace.
Check out the article for more insights!