AnnualDecarbonizationPerspectiveCarbon-Neutral Pathwaysfor the United States2022EVOLVEDENERGYRESEARCHPhoto:Roebling Suspension Bridge,Cincinnati,OhioABOUT THIS REPORTPREPARED BYThis report investigates options for long-term deepBen Haleydecarbonization pathways for the United States.It inauguratesRyan Jonesa series of annual updates that aim to move pathwaysJim Williams,University of San Franciscoanalysis beyond isolated proofs-of-concept towards becomingGabe Kwoka practical implementation tool for addressing next-stageJamil Farbeschallenges in energy and climate change mitigation.Jeremy HargreavesKatie PickrellBreakthrough Energy Foundation provided financial supportDarcie Bentzfor this work.Andrew WaddellVersion 2022-08-19Emily Leslie,Montara Mountain EnergyA special thanks to David Paolella(Breakthrough Energy),DanPlease cite this report as:Haley,B.,Jones,Lashof (WRI),Chris Bataille (IDDRI),Kate Larsen (RhodiumR.A.,Williams,J.H.,Kwok,G.,Farbes,J.,Group),and Elena Crete(SDSN)for their feedback andHargreaves,J.,Pickrell,K.,Bentz,D.,support.Waddell,A.,Leslie,E.,AnnualDecarbonization Perspective:CarbonNeutral Pathways for the United States2022.Evolved Energy Research,2022.EVOLVEDABOUT EVOLVED ENERGY RESEARCHENERGYRESEARCHEvolved Energy Research(EER)is a research and consulting firmfocused on questions posed by transformation of the energy economy.Their consulting work and insight,supported by complex technicalanalyses of energy systems,are designed to support strategic decision-making for policymakers,stakeholders,utilities,investors,andtechnology companies.Copyright 2022 Evolved Energy Research LLC.All rights reserved.