America’s 10 Most Energy Efficient States

Are you surprised by the state that ranks number one?

2020个状态能效记分卡

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说能效的蓝色标志

The2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecardfrom the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), reviews the energy-efficient efforts across all 50 U.S. states, as well as Washington, D.C. The comprehensive analysis digs into each state’s policies and programs to reduce energy use, rating each on a score of 1-50. While no state earned a perfect score, some states revealed how successful their efforts proved to be, especially amid a global pandemic.

2020年的记分卡揭示了雄心勃勃的气候目标,其中许多最重要的评分器所实施的,为该国其他地区设定基调采用零排放车辆标准,居民可持续激励和严格的能源建筑规范等清洁汽车课程,以及其他事物。

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#9: Minnesota & Oregon

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Minnesota & Oregon

明尼苏达州和俄勒冈州的第9位在美国最节能的州。明尼苏达州为允许客户节省能源的公用事业计划而获得了现货。它也在最终确定其干净的汽车计划,这将采用加州的尾管和零排放车辆标准。与此同时,俄勒冈州持有其2019年排名,部分是由于其电力和天然气效率计划,报告以上1%以上的节约,超过全国平均水平。

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#8:华盛顿州,D.C.

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Washington, D.C.

Rising three places compared to last year, Washington, D.C.’s utility program (DCSEU) continues to reach higher levels of energy savings, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2032 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The District offers incentives for residents who purchase high-efficiency vehicles, which has likely led to more electric vehicle registrations and public charging stations available per capita than most states. D.C. has seen a reduction in vehicle miles traveled over the past several years as well.

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#7: Connecticut

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Connecticut

康涅狄格州一直致力于推进节能,每年的电力节省1.1%。它还加强了实现更好的建筑能源代码以及采用加州零排放车程的努力。此外,总督在2019年签署了一项行政命令,以至于2040年达到零碳排放量。

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#6: Maryland

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Maryland

Maryland moves up one spot from last year, with efforts to ramp up efficiency programs at an all-time high. The state has called for utilities to reach 2 percent savings annually, and has been persistent in its pursuit of increasing funding for public transportation, and stepping up its efforts toward grid integration of electric vehicles.

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#5:纽约

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纽约

纽约holds its same position as 2019. The state’s energy efficiency efforts have consisted of updating policies and programs to work toward net-zero carbon goals. Among New York’s recent achievements, the state enacted its first voluntary stretch code, released a new state freight plan with efficiency performance measures, and signed a bill in late 2019 strengthening appliance standards.

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#4:罗德岛

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罗德岛

罗德岛在四号中,由于能源有效的野心,罗德岛在最高野外的比例中排名了很高的是,这是一种策划成功的计划。国家通过试点计划和零能源建筑的努力以及对温室气体排放的努力来发现未使用的储蓄。

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#3: Vermont

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佛蒙特holds its position in third place, scoring 40 points out of a possible 50. Its energy efficiency efforts have landed it in the top five for seven straight years. The state consistently delivers utility savings that exceed 2 percent of sales. Vermont achieves record high levels of electricity and natural gas savings in particular. Its appliance standards are also noteworthy, having rolled out efficiency standards for 16 appliances not covered at the federal level, with an expected savings for consumers of $210 million by 2035.

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#2: Massachusetts

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts takes the number two spot with its successful advanced programs and policies, especially the building and transportation sectors. Its best efforts include policy revisions to allow homeowners to switch from oil and propane furnaces to electric heat pumps, significant levels of transit funding, incentives for purchasing high-efficiency vehicles, a dedicated transit revenue stream, and building energy codes that include boosting amendments for solar readiness.

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#1:加利福尼亚州

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California

California leads the pack as America’s most energy efficient state, scoring 43 points out of a possible 50. The report calls the West’s leader a longtime trendsetter, thanks to its adoption of net-zero energy building codes and aggressive vehicle emissions standards. It remains the leader on vehicle electrification, and is well-known for its efforts to improve energy program access for low-income and disadvantaged communities.

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