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How can the world’s largest economy “decarbonize” in just three decades? Can it be done? What will it take? And how can we go about it in a way that protects American workers, keeps our economy strong, and preserves our nation’s global leadership in technology and innovation?
These are the questions Decarb America aims to help answer. A new, joint research initiative of the Bipartisan Policy Center, Clean Air Task Force, and Third Way, Decarb America will use a cutting-edge modeling platform to explore different policy and technology pathways for achieving net-zero U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Results from our in-depth analyses will advance understanding of the impacts, tradeoffs, investment needs, and opportunities that lie ahead as our nation and the world enter a critical period to address climate change and transition to clean energy systems. The challenge is enormous. Empowering policymakers with the information and tools they’ll need to make smart decisions is essential for success.
Isabelle Chan
Nicholas Montoni, Ph.D.
Rachel Smith
Marika Tatsutani
John Milko
Conrad Schneider
Lesley Jantarasami
Lindsey Walter
Ben Haley
Douglas Meade
Jason Price
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Electric Vehicles
This map shows the buildout of electric vehicles compatible with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 in five-year increments.
Carbon Capture
This map shows the average GW flows between zones by 2050 in five year increments.
Carbon Dioxide Pipelines
This map shows the buildout of carbon dioxide pipelines compatible with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 in five year increments.
Zero-Carbon Fuels & Biofuels
This map shows the buildout of zero-carbon fuels compatible with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 in five year increments.
Hydrogen End-Use
This map shows the production of hydrogen compatible with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 in five-year increments.
Hydrogen Production
This map shows the production of hydrogen compatible with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 in five-year increments.
Energy Storage
This map shows the buildout of energy storage compatible with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 in five year increments.
Offshore Wind
This map shows the buildout of offshore wind compatible with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 in five-year increments.
Onshore Wind
This map shows the buildout of onshore wind compatible with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 in five year increments.
Energy Infrastructure Needs for a Net-Zero Economy
Interactive Maps
This map series shows the energy infrastructure needed for a net-zero economy and highlights opportunities for each state to develop clean energy industries. We broke down the infrastructure needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 into twelve categories.
Key Takeaways
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Employment Impacts in a Decarbonized Economy
Key takeaways from analysis on how reaching net-zero emissions impacts US employment.
Pathways to Net-Zero Emissions
Key takeaways from analysis of different pathways to net-zero emissions.
Clean Energy Innovation Breakthroughs
Key takeaways from our analysis of key design choices for a national clean energy standard.