Utility Transformation Challenge Utility Transformation Survey Utility Carbon-Reduction Tracker™ Utility Transformation Profile Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Utilities’ path to a carbon-free energy system Credit: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Geographic Information Science & Technology group generated the electric utility service territory maps displayed above. For more information on the SEPA Utility Carbon-Reduction Tracker’s methodology, see the FAQ page. Recently announced carbon-reduction targets August 2021 | PPL Corporation 70% reduction in carbon emissions from 2010 levels by 2035. 80% reduction in carbon emissions from 2010 levels by 2040. Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. August 2021 | Exelon Utilities 50% reduction in operations-driven emissions by 2030. Net-zero emissions by 2050. June 2021 | PSEG 100% GHG, carbon-free power generation by 2030. Net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Utility Carbon Reduction: By the Numbers Of U.S. customer accounts are served by an individual utility with a carbon-reduction target, or a utility owned by a parent company with a carbon-reduction target Of U.S. customer accounts are served by an individual utility with a 100% carbon-reduction target, or a utility owned by a parent company with a 100% carbon-reduction target Individual Utilities vs. Utility Parent Companies Individual Utilities – 36% of U.S. customer accounts are served by an individual utility with a voluntary or mandatory 100% carbon-reduction target Utility Parent Companies – 35% of U.S. customer accounts are served by a utility owned by a parent company with a voluntary 100% carbon-reduction target Additional Stats Individual Utilities 232 Individual utilities are preparing to meet a state’s 100% carbon-reduction requirement 38 Individual utilities have adopted a voluntary carbon-reduction target 29 Individual utilities have adopted a voluntary 100% carbon-reduction target Utility Parent Companies 24 Utility parent companies have adopted a voluntary carbon-reduction target 20 Utility parent companies have adopted a voluntary 100% carbon-reduction target Notes on the data presented in this section appear at the bottom of the page Download the data Download a CSV file of selected data from the SEPA Utility Carbon-Reduction Tracker Name* First Last Email* Company* Title* Questions? Questions or comments about the SEPA Utility Carbon-Reduction Tracker? Email research@sepapower.org. For reporters or government officials, contact Jordan Nachbar, SEPA Communications Manager, at jnachbar@sepapower.org or 202.559.2034. Additional Resources For more information on carbon-reduction targets, check out these industry resources. Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Data and analysis of U.S. state-level renewable portfolio standards (RPS policies) Learn More RE100 Global businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity Learn More Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance U.S. procurements of utility-scale renewable energy announced by large energy users Learn More American Cities Climate Challenge Renewable energy transactions completed by U.S. cities, counties, community choice aggregations, and tribal governments Learn More Notes on data presented in “Utility Carbon-Reduction: By the Numbers” section above 78% of U.S. customer accounts are served by an individual utility with a carbon-reduction target, or a utility owned by a parent company with a carbon-reduction target – includes targets adopted by G&Ts 72% of U.S. customer accounts are served by an individual utility with a 100% carbon-reduction target, or a utility owned by a parent company with a 100% carbon-reduction target – includes targets adopted by G&Ts 36% of U.S. customer accounts are served by an individual utility with a voluntary or mandatory 100% carbon-reduction target – excludes targets adopted by utility parent companies; includes targets adopted by G&Ts 232 individual utilities are preparing to meet a state’s 100% carbon-reduction requirement – excludes targets adopted by utility parent companies and G&Ts 38 individual utilities have adopted a voluntary carbon-reduction target – excludes targets adopted by utility parent companies; includes targets adopted by G&Ts 29 individual utilities have adopted a voluntary 100% carbon-reduction target – excludes targets adopted by utility parent companies; includes targets adopted by G&Ts
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