Connecticut has dropped a spot in the latest annual ranking of energy efficiency policies.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released its 2017 ranking on Thursday, which evaluates policies on utilities, transportation, building efficiency, combined heat and power, government-led initiatives and appliance standards. Connecticut dropped to sixth place, from fifth place last year.
The state had the same number of overall points in the ranking as it’s had the past two years, but was bumped from fifth place by Oregon, which moved into the slot from seventh place last year.
On its Connecticut ranking, ACEEE said: “Connecticut continues to provide leadership in energy efficiency, driven by nation-leading levels of investment toward savings through Energize Connecticut and the CT Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF). In addition, the state offers a variety of loan and incentive programs to encourage savings in multiple building sectors, including multifamily and low-income households. The Connecticut Green Bank, launched in 2011 to leverage private funds toward investment in clean energy, also continues to serve as a model for other states, securing $6 in private funds for every $1 of public investment. Connecticut maintains a diverse suite of efficiency policies, including building codes, appliance standards, utility targets, and lead-by-example programs.”
The full ranking can be viewed here.
