The document discusses how transitioning to a renewable-based energy system in the Dominican Republic could provide significant economic, environmental, and employment benefits over the next 15 years. Specifically, it claims that such a transition could save up to $25 billion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 3 million tons annually, and create over 12,500 new jobs. It also outlines how solar and wind energy resources could provide a large portion of the country's energy needs. The document advocates for implementing targeted policy measures to fully realize a sustainable energy future.

1. AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE
A PATHWAY TO
IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ENERGY

2. An efficient, renewable-based
energy system could save
the Dominican Republic
up to US$25 billion
over the next 15 years
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.org
for release july 7, 2015

3. An efficient, renewable-based
energy system could create
up to 12,500 additional jobs in
the Dominican Republic
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.org
for release july 7, 2015

4. An efficient, renewable-based
energy system could reduce
greenhouse gas emissions
in the Dominican electricity sector
to a mere 3 million tons annually
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.org
for release july 7, 2015

5. The Dominican Republic's
solar energy resource is strong and
far superior to that of Germany,
the global leader in installed
solar photovoltaic capacity
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.org
for release july 7, 2015

6. Just 15–20 medium-sized
wind farms (60 megawatts each)
could provide half of
the Dominican Republic’s
current power demand
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.org
for release july 7, 2015

7. The Dominican Republic
spends up to a tenth
of its gross domestic product
on fossil fuel imports
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.org
for release july 7, 2015

8. Electric transmission and
distribution losses remain very high,
at 38 percent, leading to
significant financial losses
for the Dominican power system
#DRroadmap | www.worldwatch.org
for release july 7, 2015

9. “Together with our partners on the
island, we have proven that a power
system built on the efficient
distribution and competent use of
the country’s vast available
renewable resources is the only
smart way forward for the
Dominican Republic.”
#DRroadmap | bit.ly/DRroadmap
Alexander Ochs, Worldwatch

10. “A paradigm shift is happening
in the Dominican Republic,
and our Roadmap will further
accelerate it.”
#DRroadmap | bit.ly/DRroadmap
Alexander Ochs, Worldwatch

11. “The country is now at a crucial
point where it must implement
targeted measures in order to
achieve the full benefits of a
sustainable energy system for
generations to come.”
#DRroadmap | bit.ly/DRroadmap
Alexander Ochs, Worldwatch

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13. ABOUT THE ROADMAPS:
By collaborating with local stakeholders, the Worldwatch
Institute has produced Sustainable Energy Roadmaps for several
countries and world regions. Combining technical analysis, socio-
economic modeling, investment analysis, and policy assessment,
the Roadmaps result in concrete implementation plans that
empower 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 while
supporting environmental integrity.

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resource, and environmental issues. Worldwatch delivers the
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environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs. For
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