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AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE
A PATHWAY TO
IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ENERGY
An efficient, renewable-basedenergy system could savethe Dominican Republic up to US$25 billionover the next 15 years
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.orgfor release july 7, 2015
An efficient, renewable-basedenergy system could createup to 12,500 additional jobs inthe Dominican Republic
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.orgfor release july 7, 2015
An efficient, renewable-basedenergy system could reducegreenhouse gas emissionsin the Dominican electricity sectorto a mere 3 million tons annually
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.orgfor release july 7, 2015
The Dominican Republic'ssolar energy resource is strong andfar superior to that of Germany,the global leader in installedsolar photovoltaic capacity
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.orgfor release july 7, 2015
Just 15–20 medium-sizedwind farms (60 megawatts each)could provide half ofthe Dominican Republic’scurrent power demand
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.orgfor release july 7, 2015
The Dominican Republicspends up to a tenthof its gross domestic producton fossil fuel imports
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.orgfor release july 7, 2015
Electric transmission anddistribution losses remain very high,at 38 percent, leading tosignificant financial lossesfor the Dominican power system
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.orgfor release july 7, 2015
“Together with our partners on theisland, we have proven that a powersystem built on the efficientdistribution and competent use ofthe country’s vast availablerenewable resources is the onlysmart way forward for theDominican Republic.”
#DRroadmap | bit.ly/DRroadmapAlexander Ochs, Worldwatch
“A paradigm shift is happeningin the Dominican Republic,and our Roadmap will furtheraccelerate it.”
#DRroadmap | bit.ly/DRroadmapAlexander Ochs, Worldwatch
“The country is now at a crucialpoint where it must implementtargeted measures in order toachieve the full benefits of asustainable energy system forgenerations to come.”
#DRroadmap | bit.ly/DRroadmapAlexander Ochs, Worldwatch
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ABOUT THE ROADMAPS:
By collaborating with local stakeholders, the WorldwatchInstitute has produced Sustainable Energy Roadmaps for severalcountries and world regions. Combining technical analysis, socio-economic modeling, investment analysis, and policy assessment,the Roadmaps result in concrete implementation plans thatempower nations to reduce local pollution, greenhouse gases,long-term energy costs, and dependence on fossil fuel imports,and to create new social and economic opportunity whilesupporting environmental integrity.
ABOUT WORLDWATCH:
The Worldwatch Institute is an independent researchorganization based in Washington, D.C. that works on energy,resource, and environmental issues. Worldwatch delivers theinsights and ideas that empower decision makers to create anenvironmentally sustainable society that meets human needs. Formore information, visit www.worldwatch.org.
