California tops the
list of U.S. states employing energy efficiency as the "first fuel" to
grow their economies while meeting electricity demand, combating global
warming, and contributing to U.S. energy security, according to a new
report released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient
Economy (ACEEE). The 2008 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard rated
and ranked state-level action on model energy efficiency policies,
programs, and practices.
With California claiming the number one ranking, Idaho rated as the "most improved" state since ACEEE's first state scorecard report graded state action through 2006.
With California claiming the number one ranking, Idaho rated as the "most improved" state since ACEEE's first state scorecard report graded state action through 2006.
The 2008 report is ACEEE's latest edition in a periodic analysis of state-by-state ranking on the adoption and implementation of energy efficiency policies, which aims to recognize leadership among the states and identify best practices. The report ranks states on a broad array of energy efficiency policy initiatives, including:
- Utility-sector and public benefits efficiency programs and policies
- Transportation and land use policies
- Building energy codes
- Combined heat and power (CHP)
- Appliance efficiency standards
- Energy efficiency in public buildings and fleets
- Research, development, and deployment (RD&D)
- Financial incentives for efficient technologies
