U.S. Emissions Reduction Efforts Face Setbacks Amid Rising Power Demand in 2024

Fri Apr 04 2025 06:04:57 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
U.S. Emissions Reduction Efforts Face Setbacks Amid Rising Power Demand in 2024

In 2024, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions saw a marginal decline while electricity consumption grew, indicating challenges in achieving climate goals.


The latest data indicates that the United States' greenhouse gas emissions have stagnated, reflecting the complexities of balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility. While renewable energy sources like wind and solar have expanded, increased electricity demand has led to reliance on natural gas, undermining efforts to significantly cut emissions.


In 2024, America's climate initiatives hit a snag as greenhouse gas emissions decreased by only 0.2 percent compared to the previous year, amidst a 3 percent surge in electricity demand. This lackluster performance is revealed through estimates from the Rhodium Group. The rise in energy consumption has effectively countered the benefits of the accelerated growth in renewable resources, with natural gas being increasingly used to meet rising power needs.

Since 2005, greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. have seen a roughly 20 percent decline—an achievement during a period of economic growth. However, keeping up with President Biden's ambitious climate goal of halving emissions by 2030 requires an annual decline nearly ten times greater than the past decade's average. The recent presidency shift may further jeopardize these efforts, as President-elect Donald Trump has signaled intentions to reverse current climate policies in favor of fossil fuel production.

Experts note the challenges ahead, with Rhodium Group's Ben King stating, “It is significant that the U.S. economy has seen growth alongside reduced emissions, but this progress is insufficient for meeting our climate objectives.” The data surrounding energy generation also highlights the ongoing reliance on non-renewable sources, demonstrating an urgent need for effective policies that can reconcile the increasing electricity needs with sustainable practices.

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