A report by the Union of Concerned Scientists, “Clean Power Surge: Ranking the States,” documents and analyzes the surge of interest for renewable energy on the part of many U.S. states. Commitments made by about a third of the states will increase use of these energy sources in the U.S. by 40 percent over 1997 levels, providing clean power to meet the entire electricity needs of 4 million homes. This is equivalent to taking 3.4 million cars off the road in terms of reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
States are ranked based on their accomplishments in supporting new and existing renewable electricity generation and capacity, increasing renewables’ share of state electricity use, and providing funding to support renewables. In general, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey, Minnesota, and California have made the most significant commitments to developing new renewables. UCS also identifies the states that have not shown support for renewables.
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