Name: A 40-year plan for energy
Uploaded: 2012-05-01T15:30:30Z
Duration: 26 min 47 s
Description: In this intimate talk filmed at TED's offices, energy innovator Amory Lovins shows how to get the US off oil and coal by 2050, $5 trillion cheaper, with no Act of Congress, led by business for profit. The key is integrating all four energy-using sectors—and four kinds of innovation.

In this intimate talk filmed at TED's offices, energy innovator Amory Lovins shows how to get the US off oil and coal by 2050, $5 trillion cheaper, with no Act of Congress, led by business for profit. The key is integrating all four energy-using sectors—and four kinds of innovation.

Amory Lovins: A 40-year plan for energy

A 40-year plan for energy

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Harnessing ultralight, ultrastrong materials can make automobiles cheaper, safer, and fuel-free, revolutionizing the industry.

Integrative design in buildings and industry can triple energy productivity, drastically cutting costs and enhancing efficiency.

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