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2011 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard: Rankings and Key Findings

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released its 2011 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, highlighting advancements in energy efficiency policies and practices across the U.S. Massachusetts ranked #1, showcasing a general upward trend in policy adoption and energy savings among states. Notably, around 30 states have stringent building codes, and 24 states have implemented Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS). The total utility budgets for energy efficiency reached $5.5 billion, with significant electricity savings reported in 2009. However, challenges remain, especially in efficient transportation policies.

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2011 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard: Rankings and Key Findings

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  1. ACEEE 2011 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard Presented to NARUC Committee on Energy Resources & Environment November 14, 2011

  2. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ACEEE is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that acts as a catalyst to advance energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments & behaviors. 40+ staff in DC, DE, MI, WA & WI Focus on end-use efficiency in industry, buildings, utilities & transportation Other research in economic analysis; behavior; national, state & local policy. Funding: Foundations (34%) Federal & State Grants (7%) Specific Contract Work (21%) Conferences and Publications (34%) Contributions and Other (4%)

  3. The 2011 Scorecard Rankings

  4. Methodology, part 1

  5. Methodology, Continued

  6. Most Improved States

  7. Key Findings and Major Developments • Massachusetts: #1 • General upward trend among all states in both policy adoption and energy savings achieved • ~30 states with stringent building codes • EE remains a bi-partisan solution • 24 states with an EERS • States implementing EERS policies moving ahead • Total utility budgets for EE at $5.5 billion • Electricity savings of 13,147 GWh in 2009 • Major gap in states advancing efficient transportation policies

  8. Trends in Utility-Sector EE Program Spending/Budgets

  9. Looking ahead to 2012 • Continued improvement in EERS states • Sour economy’s impact on customer participation • Political climate

  10. Contact Information: ACEEE: R. Neal Elliott, Ph.D., P.E., Assoc. Director for Research rnelliott@aceee.org, 202-507-4009 Michael Sciortino, Scorecard Team Lead msciortino@acee.org, 202-507-4028 Visit us on the Web at: www.aceee.org Follow us on Twitter at: @aceeedc

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