Rhode Island Ranks 11th Among States for Energy Efficiency ; AMC Plans Two Fall Hikes

Posted on: Sunday, 12 October 2008, 15:00 CDT Rhode Island has been ranked the 11th state in the country for its efforts to improve energy efficiency, slipping slightly from last year when it tied at 9th. The ranking was announced recently by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, which noted there is little difference among states ranked close together. California was ranked first by the council, followed by Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont and New York. Massachusetts ranked 7th. Wyoming came in last place, scoring zeros in all eight categories of evaluation. The council said it was scoring individual states because that is where the action is when it comes to energy conservation and efficiency. "States are leading the nation in advancing energy-efficiency policies and programs, which is why it is important to... [read full story]