Progress stalled by unavoidable costs burdening low-income households
Replacing “dirty” power plants
Power plants are becoming slightly cleaner by switching from coal to natural gas—without increasing electricity prices. More info
All-electric industrial processes
Corporations are slow to upgrade their machinery running on fossil fuels to electric alternatives, fearing backlash over increased costs and prices. More info
Transport running on electricity or clean fuels
Electric vehicles (EVs) are still more expensive than gasoline vehicles, making them largely unaffordable for low-income households. More info
Switching to electric heating
Cost-competitive heat pumps in buildings are a positive step, but this electrification will only be truly CO2-emission-free if the electricity itself is clean. More info
Emission-free agriculture
The agricultural sector is pursuing improved methods and new technologies to reduce emissions while continuing to meet the demands of a growing global population. More info