The Alliance to Save Energy has formed a panel focused on cutting U.S. transportation energy use by 50 percent by 2050.
The Commission on U.S. Transportation Sector Efficiency has issued recommendations calling for policymakers to act urgently in a leading a successful energy efficiency transformation initiative within the transportation sector.
“Right now, we have the chance to shape the future for the better, achieving multiple goals at once. We can simultaneously unlock innovation and new technologies and make mobility easier, faster, and better, all while using dramatically less energy,”
Jason Hartke, Alliance to Save Energy president, said. “Charting the right path now will help us avoid unpredictable fuel costs, rising greenhouse gas emissions, and lost American competitiveness. These policy recommendations set the course to make transportation more accessible and convenient for all while cutting our energy use dramatically.”
The Commission is comprised of leading vehicle manufacturers, utilities, environmental and consumer groups, unions, technology companies, and public officials, officials said, noting committees issued five sector baseline reports evaluating a wide range of transportation sectors and technologies.
“National Grid remains committed to reducing emissions in the transportation sector,” Dean Seavers, president of National Grid, US, said. “We have long recognized the important role electrification will play in the Northeast’s clean energy transition and its carbon emissions reduction efforts. Building new and unique partnerships to promote the adoption of more efficient vehicles will be critical to this effort, and our customers will be the ultimate drivers of the shift to a clean energy future. National Grid is dedicated to working collaboratively with all parties to ensure the tools and infrastructure are in place to enable change.”