Washington's pioneering building codes, generous incentives, and smart policies are a few reasons why it leads the nation in cutting residential greenhouse gas emissions. They prove that working towards a healthier planet and a thriving economy are not mutually exclusive.
#1 WASHINGTON
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| Climate Conscious Living | Thanks to a mindful approach to energy, the average annual Btus per household is in the lowest tier among the fifty states – that's eco-smart! |
| Seasoned Wisdom | The homes may be 36.3 years old on average, but they're young at heart with their energy efficiency. |
| Green Power, Clean Air | Boasting the LOWEST CO2 emissions per MBTU in the country according to our calculations, Washington's residents are starting to set a national standard for clean energy use. |
| Electric Dreams | With 56% of residential energy consumption coming from electricity and a huge 58.9% of utility power generated from hydroelectric sources, Washington is swimming in green energy. |
| Home Energy Labeling | Although less than 5% of new homes built have the Energy Star certification, the state's commitment to increasing its residents motivation for green home living is clear with the state's proposed adoption of a statewide, credible energy assessment program at the time of real estate sales. HOUSE BILL 1433 has passed in the House and is awaiting the Senate. No other state has yet made this committment. |
