The Most Efficient Cities

in the U.S.

City Energy Efficiency Scorecard

• First ranking of its kind

• 34 of most populous U.S. cities

• Represent over 12.4% of U.S. population

How were cities scored?

2013 Rankings

By the Numbers

• Boston ranked #1 with 76.75/100 points

• Followed by

– Portland, OR (70)

– NYC (69.75)

– San Francisco (69.75)

– Seattle (65.25)

– Austin (62)The Green Monster

What drives efficiency?

Building Efficiency

• “Buildings consume 74% of nation’s electricity.” – DOE

• “and 32% of world’s total energy.” – IEA

Building Policies (29 points)

Bottom 5 Cities

34. Charlotte (3)

33. El Paso (3)

32. Jacksonville (3.5)

31. Indianapolis (3.5)

30. Memphis (4.5)

Top 5 Cities

1. Seattle (22.5)

2. NYC (22)

3. Boston (21.5)

4. Austin (21.5)

5. Wash., DC (21)

Utilities

• Nation’s largest urban solar power plant

• 41-acre site

• Uses 32,292 panels

• Powers 1,500 homes each year

• Lifted Chicago to 9th

place in Energy category

Exelon Solar CityChicago, Illinois

Transportation

“International cities could save $70 trillion in transportation costs by introducing efficiency measures between now and 2050.”

– A Tale of Renewed Cities, IEA

Utilities & Transportation (46 points)

Bottom 5 Cities

34. Jacksonville (8.25)

33. Detroit (9)

32. Tampa (10.75)

31. Memphis (12)

30. Charlotte (12.5)

Top 5 Cities

1. Boston (34.75)

2. Portland, OR (34.25)

3. San Francisco(31.75)

4. Minneapolis (28.75)

5. NYC (28.25)

What will drive future efficiency gains?

Areas to Improve

• Local governments can:

– adopt efficiency goals

– track progress

– improve in key areas (energy & transportation)

– promote efficiency with local utilities

Do Your Part!

• Adopt energy-friendly practices at home:

– switch to LED lights

– adjust your thermostat

– upgrade to high-efficiency appliances, windows

– conserve water

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