California Is Top State for Energy-Saving Rules – By Sara Clarke (US News) / Dec 16 2020
The Golden State, known for its stringent vehicle emissions standards and net-zero energy building codes, took the top spot in a new report.
WHILE STATES HAD TO shift focus this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, some still made gains toward their climate goals, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
The 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, an annual project from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, examines policies and programs adopted through July 2020 and scores states on 32 metrics in five areas: energy-saving targets, vehicle efficiency, building codes, appliance and equipment standards, and state government initiatives. The data is from state energy offices, state utility regulators and policy experts.
California, known for its stringent vehicle emissions standards and net-zero energy building codes, took the top spot in this year’s report. Northeastern states comprised the rest of the top five: Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island and New York.
