The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in the Northeast

The National Program for fuel efficiency and emissions standards is critical for the Northeast, where passenger vehicles account for over 25% of regional emissions. The program has already reduced oil consumption by 1.3 billion gallons since 2011 and is projected to lower global warming pollution by 75 million metric tons per year by 2030. Economically, it is estimated to save the average Northeast household over $2,400 annually by 2030 and create more than 125,000 regional jobs.

• The National Program is essential for the Northeast's climate strategy because passenger vehicles are the region's primary emission source, contributing more than 25 percent of total regional emissions.
• The program has already delivered measurable environmental and financial benefits to the Northeast since 2011, including a reduction of 1.3 billion gallons of oil consumption and $4.3 billion in fuel cost savings for drivers.
• By 2030, the National Program is projected to reduce the Northeast's global warming pollution by 75 million metric tons annually, which is equivalent to the emissions of 19 coal-fired power plants.
• The program is expected to provide significant economic boosts to the Northeast by 2030, including the creation of over 125,000 jobs and an increase in gross domestic product exceeding $10 billion.
• Household savings by 2030 vary by state, with the average Northeast household saving more than $2,400 per year; specific high-saving areas include DC ($4,393), Maryland ($3,737), and Delaware ($3,382).

APA

Union of Concerned Scientists (2016). The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in the Northeast. https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2016/07/Clean-Car-Standards-Northeast-Benefits-fact-sheet.pdf

Chicago

Union of Concerned Scientists. The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in the Northeast. 2016. https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2016/07/Clean-Car-Standards-Northeast-Benefits-fact-sheet.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{unionofconcernedscientists2016benefits, author = {{Union of Concerned Scientists}}, title = {{The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in the Northeast}}, institution = {Union of Concerned Scientists}, year = {2016}, month = jul, url = {https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2016/07/Clean-Car-Standards-Northeast-Benefits-fact-sheet.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }