With U.S. energy consumption having declined by 7% last year, WalletHub released its report on 2021’s Most and Least Energy-Efficient States, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary.
To gauge the financial impact of doing more with less energy — the average American household spends at least $2,000 per year on utilities and another $1,568 on motor fuel and oil — WalletHub compared the auto- and home-energy efficiency in 48 U.S. states. Due to data limitations, Alaska and Hawaii were excluded from analysis.
Energy Efficiency in Oklahoma (1=Most Energy-Efficient; 24=Avg.):
- 37th – Home Energy Efficiency
- 40th – Vehicle-Fuel Efficiency
- 32nd – 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 percent. 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.
For the report, visit: wallethub.com/edu/most-and-least-energy-efficient-states/7354.