Massachusetts was named the third most energy efficient state in the county in a new WalletHub study.
“Energy is expensive. In fact, it’s one of the biggest household expenses for American consumers. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average U.S. family spends at least $2,000 per year on utilities, with heating and cooling of spaces alone accounting for more than half the bill,” the website read.
In order to share information on the impact of using less energy, WalletHub measured the efficiency of auto- and home-energy consumption in 48 U.S. states. Alaska and Hawaii were excluded from the list due to data limitations.
Among these factors, the Bay State ranked 9th in home energy efficiency, 3rd in vehicle-fuel efficiency and 10th in transportation efficiency.
“The Department of Energy estimates that adopting energy-efficient measures in the home could reduce a family’s utility costs by as much as 25%. It pays to conserve, especially during a time of increasingly warmer temperatures. As for transportation, the agency found that a more fuel-efficient vehicle could save the average driver about $788 per year,” WalletHub wrote.
The states found to be the most energy-efficient were Utah, New York, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Rhode Island. On the other hand, the states with the least energy efficiency, according to WalletHub are Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, West Virginia and South Carolina.
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