Climate 2030 Blueprint

The document outlines a supplemental analysis by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to quantify the impact of nine energy efficiency policies across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. By 2030, these policies are projected to achieve cumulative end-use energy savings of 12.1 quadrillion BTUs, representing a 29 percent reduction in projected energy consumption compared to a reference case. The analysis estimates that annual policy costs will rise from $7.5 billion in 2020 to $13.4 billion in 2030, stimulating private investment of $113.6 billion by 2030. Key policies include federal appliance standards, an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) for electricity and natural gas, updated building codes, and expanded R&D. The modeling utilizes the Energy Information Administration's NEMS model to determine effects on electricity generation, carbon dioxide emissions, and energy prices.

• The implementation of nine energy efficiency policies is projected to result in cumulative end-use energy savings of 12.1 quadrillion BTUs by 2030, which constitutes a 29 percent reduction in projected energy consumption for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors compared to the Reference case.
• Annual expenditures for programs, R&D, and incentives are expected to increase from $7.5 billion in 2020 to $13.4 billion in 2030, which is projected to drive new investments in energy-efficient technologies totaling $64.3 billion in 2020 and $113.6 billion in 2030.
• The Blueprint proposes a federal Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) with electricity savings targets of 10 percent by 2020 and 20 percent by 2030, and natural gas targets of 5 percent by 2020 and 10 percent by 2030.
• Proposed building code updates aim for 15 percent energy savings in new residential and commercial construction through 2020, increasing to 20 percent through 2030.
• Investment in energy efficiency R&D is projected to reduce U.S. energy use by 4.4 percent by 2030, accounting for approximately 15 percent of total efficiency policy savings, including combined heat and power.
• The Blueprint assumes the adoption of policies to reduce barriers for Combined-Heat-and-Power (CHP) systems, projecting an average annual addition of 4,000 megawatts of installed capacity through 2030.
• Industrial energy efficiency goals include expanding technical assistance and opportunity identification programs to reduce industrial fuel use by 10 percent by 2030.
• The plan targets a reduction in industrial petroleum feedstock use through increased recycling, aiming for a 12 percent reduction by 2020 and 20 percent by 2030.

APA

Union of Concerned Scientists (n.d.). Climate 2030 Blueprint. https://www.ucs.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/climate2030-app-c-efficiency.pdf

Chicago

Union of Concerned Scientists. Climate 2030 Blueprint. n.d. https://www.ucs.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/climate2030-app-c-efficiency.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{unionofconcernedscientistsndclimate, author = {{Union of Concerned Scientists}}, title = {{Climate 2030 Blueprint}}, institution = {Union of Concerned Scientists}, url = {https://www.ucs.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/climate2030-app-c-efficiency.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }