The 2010 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard Report details the results of the latest comprehensive state scorecard, which documents best practices and recognizes leadership among the states.

The Scorecard examines six energy efficiency policy areas:

1. utility-sector and public benefits programs and policies;
2. transportation policies;
3. building energy codes;
4. combined heat and power;
5. state government initiatives; and
6. appliance efficiency standards.

States can earn up to 50 points in these categories. The ‘top ten’ states in the 2010 Scorecard are:

1- California
2- Massachusetts
3- Oregon
4- New York
5- Vermont
6- Washington
7- Rhode Island
8= Connecticut
8= Minnesota
10- Maine

Read the 2010 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard Report.

A factsheet, executive summary and map of the states’ scores are also available on the 2010 Scorecard web page.

You can also see information relating to:

the 2009 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
the 2008 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
the 2006 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.