An energy group based in Washington, D.C., says Florida is doing a lot more to save energy.
In an annual ranking of the most energy-efficient states, Florida was one of the most improved, moving from 29th in 2006 to 19th in 2007.
Gov. Charlie Crist has been preaching energy efficiency since taking office in 2007, signing executive orders and legislation designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions and America's dependency on foreign oil. But the higher ranking stems primarily from a major improvement in Florida's building codes.
The report, compiled by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, gauges states' efforts in eight categories ranging from research and development to energy-efficiency standards for household appliances.
Of 50 possible points, Florida received 16.
Florida's highest score - seven out of a possible eight - was in the building code category.
Florida was given a zero in two categories: financial incentives and appliance standards.
California topped the list with 40.5 points.
Wyoming finished last with zero points.
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