USA's path to Net Zero Carbon by 2050

Dec 04, 2023

To achieve net zero carbon by 2050, the U.S. -

Aims to have 50% of new vehicle sales be EVs by 2030 and all new vehicle sales be EVs by 2050.
Must have 80%+ of its buildings achieve zero-carbon levels by 2050. This involves improving insulation, adopting energy-efficient appliances, and transitioning to electric heating and cooling systems.
Needs to invest in workforce training and support programs to ensure a just transition for workers to a clean energy economy. It needs 5 million extra jobs to cater to clean energy demand.

In addition to the above, the country needs to heavily invest in building the infrastructure needed to store and transport clean energy.