Minnesota’s Energy Efficiency Shows Promise In Homes

According to the United States Department of Energy, the average US citizen spends over $5,000 per year on energy such as utilities and motor fuel and oil.

In order to determine which states were doing the best at conserving energy, WalletHub looked at energy consumption per capita/annual degree days as well as vehicle-fuel efficiency.

“Energy efficiency doesn’t just help save the planet – it also helps save you money by lowering the amount of electricity, gas, oil or other types of energy you need to consume. While there are some steps you can take to become more energy-efficient on your own, living in the right area can give you a big boost," said WalletHub's Chip Lupo. "For example, certain states have much better public transportation systems that minimize your need to drive, at least in big cities. Some places also have better-constructed buildings that retain heat better during the winter or stay cooler during the summer.”

BEST OF THE BEST 

Vermont took the top overall spot in the country for energy efficiency, finishing second in home energy efficiency and sixth in the auto energy efficiency rankings.

South Dakota finished fifteenth overall with the top-overall home energy efficiency ranking but the a 46th-place finish in auto efficiency.

Massachusetts finished 15th overall and took the top spot in auto efficiency.

MINNESOTA 

Minnesota finished in ninth place overall thanks in large part to a seventh-place finish in the home energy efficiency category. Minnesota's auto energy efficiency ranking was 21st.