The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in Connecticut

The National Program for fuel efficiency and emissions standards is a cornerstone of Connecticut's strategy to reduce transportation emissions, which account for 40 percent of the state's total. The Union of Concerned Scientists estimates that the program has already saved Connecticut drivers $324 million since 2011 and reduced oil consumption by 97 million gallons. By 2030, the program is projected to lower the state's global warming emissions by 4.5 million metric tons per year, save consumers $1.5 billion in gas expenses, and create over 4,000 jobs, increasing the state's GDP by more than $1 billion.

• Transportation is the primary source of emissions in Connecticut, contributing 40 percent of the state's total emissions, with the majority originating from passenger vehicles.
• The National Program has already provided measurable environmental and financial benefits to Connecticut, including a reduction of 400,000 metric tons in annual transportation-related emissions and $324 million in fuel cost savings for drivers since 2011.
• By 2030, the National Program is projected to reduce Connecticut's global warming emissions by 4.5 million metric tons per year, a reduction equivalent to the installation of over 1,200 wind turbines.
• The program is expected to deliver significant economic growth to Connecticut by 2030, including the creation of more than 4,000 jobs and an increase in gross domestic product exceeding $1 billion, driven by $1.5 billion in consumer savings from reduced oil consumption.

APA

Union of Concerned Scientists (2016). The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in Connecticut. https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2016/08/Clean-Car-Standards-CT-Benefits-fact-sheet.pdf

Chicago

Union of Concerned Scientists. The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in Connecticut. 2016. https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2016/08/Clean-Car-Standards-CT-Benefits-fact-sheet.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{unionofconcernedscientists2016benefits, author = {{Union of Concerned Scientists}}, title = {{The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in Connecticut}}, institution = {Union of Concerned Scientists}, year = {2016}, month = aug, url = {https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2016/08/Clean-Car-Standards-CT-Benefits-fact-sheet.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }