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Massachusetts Ranked Most Energy-Efficient State

By Clare Foran and National Journal
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick speaks during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate.  (National Journal)
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The nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its seventh annual state energy-efficiency scorecard Wednesday, with Massachusetts taking the top spot for the third year in a row.

According to the rankings, Massachusetts, California, New York, Oregon, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Maryland, and Illinois rounded out the top 10 most energy-efficient states, in that order.

The 10 lowest-ranked states, in order of least-energy-efficient to most, are North Dakota, Wyoming, South Dakota, Mississippi, Alaska, West Virginia, Nebraska, Louisiana, Missouri, and South Carolina.

ACEEE's rankings are based on an analysis of energy-efficiency standards within each state as demonstrated through appliance and equipment standards, energy building codes and compliance, and other public policy energy-efficiency initiatives.

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick took part in the release of this year's scorecard.