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“An electron is an electron, but you can decide where to send your electric-bill payment. You can't redirect the electrons, but you can your dollars. The dollars will drive generation choices.”

Quote by Ralph Cavanagh

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Ralph Cavanagh is an attorney, the specific birth and death dates are unknown. more

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