About the use of cost-effective
Please could you tell me if it is good written ?
"To invest in this renewable energy is cost-effective."

I hesitate between the use of the word cost-effective and if it is better to write "to invest" and "investing"

Question

About the use of cost-effective
Please could you tell me if it is good written ?
"To invest in  this renewable energy is cost-effective."

I hesitate between the use of the word  cost-effective and if it is better to write "to invest" and "investing"

Answer

I agree with Chris. What you've written is correct, but "investing" is more natural and a better choice.

"Cost-effective" is an interesting word. I think it's appropriate in your sentence. It was popularized in the 1960s by the US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, who brought business management techniques to his position. It is a business word and it would be used in a business context. I would never describe my car as "cost-effective."

I see a problem, because it is the renewable energy that is cost-effective, not the investment. Perhaps you could say "Because this renewable energy is cost-effective, it provides a good return on investment."

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I would use "Investing". It sounds more natural.

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