Green buildings like this aren't necessarily cost-efficient for the investor, but it does produce much less pollution than that caused by energy production through fossil fuels.

对投资者来说，像这样的绿色建筑不一定具有成本效益，但它产生的污染确实比通过化石燃料产生能源的过程少得多。

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It also helps the architect manage resources in a very cost-efficient manner.

它还有助于架构师采用一种非常具有成本效益的方式来管理各种资源。

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The trading of emission allowances then gives companies an incentive to seek the most cost-efficient solutions.

碳排放限额的交易能激励公司去寻求最有效率的解决方案。

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There many ways to restructure Medicare and Medicaid so that they are more cost-efficient.

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The company is considering switching to more cost-efficient 180-seater aircraft, replacing its 156-seater A319s.

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Private Medicare Advantage plans, on the other hand, can steer their patients to more cost-efficient hospitals and doctors.

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