USA-Germany Climate and Energy Partnership
Facts and Figures
Net Zero Economy Target
Acknowledging the relevance of active climate politics, both countries aim to be carbon neutral by mid-century.
Sources: Federal Government of Germany; The White House
Renewable Electricity Capacity Installed by 2022
Both the US and Germany have invested heavily in renewable energies – together, they account for more than 16 % of global capacity.
Source: IRENA
Renewable Energy Jobs 2022
Renewable energies are a job motor and significantly contribute to both countries’ economies.
Source: IRENA
Offshore Wind Target 2030
Germany and the US share a common target for offshore wind deployment by 2030.
Sources: BMWK; The White House
Energy Consumption per Capita
While both countries have above average energy consumption rates, the U.S. is more energy intensive overall.
Source: Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy
Number of BEVs on the Road 2022
Sales of battery electric vehicles have seen a steep increase on both sides of the Atlantic recently, though their overall share remains relatively small.
Sources: Allianz, IEA
Implemented by:
The implementation of the Climate and Energy Partnership is supported by adelphi and the German-American Chambers of Commerce in Collaboration with RENAC.
