ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard ranks all 50 US states on 30+ metrics of energy efficiency policy, utility programs, and outcomes. 2026 top 5: California, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island. Bottom 5: South Dakota, Alaska, Wyoming, North Dakota, Mississippi. Top-ranked states offer 3 to 5x more rebate dollars per capita than bottom-ranked states.
ACEEE scoring methodology
30+ metrics across utility programs, transportation, buildings, state policy, appliance standards. Weighted score 0-50.
California: 47.5 of 50. Massachusetts: 46. New York: 44.5. Vermont: 43. Rhode Island: 42. Bottom: South Dakota 7.5, Alaska 6.5, Wyoming 5.5.
Per-capita utility rebate spend
Top-tier states (CA, MA, NY): $80 to $140 per capita annual utility rebate spend on efficiency programs.
Bottom-tier states: $5 to $20 per capita annual spend. Residents in top states have access to dramatically more rebate stacking opportunities.
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