NY ranks high in energy use, efficiency (Albany)
New York is both the fourth largest energy-consuming state in the nation and the second most energy-efficient state per capita, according to a report issued today by the New York State Energy Research Development Authority.
New York ranks fourth in overall energy use nationwide, behind Texas, California and Florida, which ranked first, second and third, respectively.
New York is the second most energy-efficient state in the United States on a per-capita basis, behind Rhode Island. The least-efficient states are Wyoming and Alaska, ranked 50th and 51th, respectively. The study includes Washington, D.C.
The report, titled “Patterns and Trends,” covers 15 years from 1994 to 2008.
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