State Energy Efficiency Scorecard Released – Colorado Ranked 14th

Source: ACEEE

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released their report ranking states by energy efficiency (via Triple Pundit). Massachusetts received the number one ranking for the second year in a row. Colorado didn't make the top 10, but is getting ready to knock on the door with a ranking of 14. Kudos to Oklahoma, Montana, and South Carolina for being the most improved states for energy efficiency.

Per the ACEEE website the report "examines six of the primary policy areas in which states typically pursue energy efficiency: utility and “public benefits” programs and policies; transportation policies; building energy codes; combined heat and power (CHP) policies; state government-led initiatives around energy efficiency; and appliance and equipment standards." Energy efficiency has the ability to make a large impact towards reducing our carbon footprint, increasing our personal comfort, and saving money on fuel costs. If you live in some of the states that were at the bottom of the rankings, don't fret, you can help move your state up the rankings by working with the electric and gas utilities in your state, local government, and your public utility commission.