Shifts in Annual Energy Efficiency Rankings

By Kate Galbraith on October 21, 2009

California again claims the prize for most energy-efficient state, while Wyoming is holding steady in last place, according to new rankings from an efficiency advocacy group.

Massachusetts has leaped from seventh in last year’s rankings to second, and Maine rose from 19th place to crack the top 10 for the first time, according to the survey, which was conducted by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.

The study assessed several factors, such as utility efficiency programs; building-code policies; appliance standards; and transportation.

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