The 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard analyzes efforts by 75 of the most populous U.S. cities to advance clean energy goals by improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Scorecard found cities are embracing equity goals in their climate policies, but more progress is needed to turn those ambitions into reality.
Moving forward, all cities can increase their scores by adopting more clean energy policies and programs that advance racial and social equity, especially those focused on buildings. Many cities can also improve their scores by enacting building energy performance standards and carrying through on commitments to reduce transportation energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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“We've seen progress over the last several years, with more cities investing in clean energy, but all cities need to do more to ensure that communities historically left behind, often those with people of color and low-income residents, benefit from the clean energy transition. Ensuring equitable outcomes means more than setting goals or making plans. It is critical that cities make real investments to advance energy equity in historically disadvantaged communities.”
Data Visualizations
Below are interactive data visualizations of key metrics from the Scorecard. We recommend viewing the dashboard in full screen.
Fact Sheets
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Akron Albuquerque Atlanta Aurora Austin
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Baltimore Boise Boston Bridgeport
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Charleston Charlotte Chattanooga Chicago Chula Vista Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus
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Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Durham
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Grand RapidsH
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Lansing Las Vegas Long Beach Los Angeles Louisville
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Madison Memphis Mesa Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis
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Nashville New Haven New Orleans New York City
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Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Providence
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Raleigh Reno Richmond Riverside Rochester
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Sacramento Salt Lake City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco San José Seattle Spokane Springfield St. Louis St. Paul St. Petersburg
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