An updated meta-analysis of 11 studies released since 2020 by universities, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations converge on the immense benefits and feasibility of achieving 80 percent clean electricity by 2030 in the United States. In this clean energy future, solar, wind, and batteries would provide nearly all new generation capacity, while electricity prices would remain roughly the same or be cheaper than today. The studies agree it would add 500,000 to 1 million net new jobs per year and up to $1.5 trillion in new net clean energy investment through 2030. And cleaner air would prevent 85,000 to 317,000 premature deaths and save $1 trillion to $3 trillion in health costs through 2050. This meta-analysis is intended to help policymakers understand the economic and health benefits of a federal budgetary package that includes a Clean Energy Payment Program.
Studies Agree 80 Percent Clean Electricity by 2030 Would Save Lives and Create Jobs at Minimal Cost
An updated meta-analysis of 11 studies from universities, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations converge on the feasibility of achieving 80 percent clean electricity by 2030 in the United States, and is intended to help policymakers understand the benefits of a federal budgetary package that includes a Clean Energy Payment Program. This reliable clean energy future would generate up to 1 million net new jobs through 2030 and up to 317,000 avoided premature deaths through 2050.
