The State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, now in its 16th edition, ranks the 50 states and DC on their policies and programs to advance energy efficiency. Amid rising energy costs, many states are recognizing energy efficiency’s important role in making energy more affordable and helping families and businesses reduce costs. But most additional energy efficiency investments since the 2022 scorecard are in just a few states, and the vast majority of states need to do more to harness energy efficiency to help families cut costs. The scorecard captures the latest policy developments and state efforts to save energy and highlights opportunities available to governors, state legislators, and utility regulators.
The top finishers in the 2025 scorecard are California, Massachusetts, and New York, with Maryland and Vermont tied for fourth place. Colorado, Louisiana, and New Jersey are among the most improved states since the last scorecard.

1. California 2. Massachusetts 3. New York 4. Maryland 4. Vermont 6. Washington 7. Colorado 8. New Jersey 9. Oregon 10. Minnesota 11. Maine 12. District of Columbia 13. Connecticut 13. Rhode Island 15. Illinois 16. Hawaii 17. Michigan |
18. New Hampshire 19. Delaware 20. Virginia 21. New Mexico 22. Pennsylvania 23. Nevada 23. Utah 25. Wisconsin 26. North Carolina 27. Florida 28. Tennessee 29. Arizona 30. Montana 31. Indiana 32. Arkansas 33. Idaho 34. Georgia |
34. Oklahoma 36. Texas 37. Louisiana 38. Iowa 38. Missouri 40. Ohio 40. South Carolina 40. Alaska 43. Kentucky 44. Nebraska 45. North Dakota 45. West Virginia 47. South Dakota 48. Kansas 49. Mississippi 50. Alabama 51. Wyoming |
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