THE MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT U.S. CITIES

Report Ranks U.S. Cities’ Efforts to Save Energy; Boston earns top honors in a new report ranking 34 of America’s largest cities on their efforts to cut energy use and costs; all cities have opportunity to save more

September 17, 2013 (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy)

"The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)…2013 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard…ranks 34 of the most populous U.S. cities on policies to advance energy efficiency…[and] includes recommendations and strategies for all cities to lower energy use…Local leadership and commitment to energy efficiency is strong…Boston achieved the highest score overall, but…Portland scored highest in transportation and local government operations. Seattle ranked first in building policies. San Francisco tied with Boston for first in utility public benefits programs, and Austin is the city furthest ahead of its state on energy efficiency policy…” click here for more

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