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This report ranks the energy efficiency of the 34 most populous United States cities. Cities are awarded points for their energy policy areas with a total possible score of 100 points. 2013 results ranked Boston with the highest total score of 76.75 points. Policies examined for each city include: local government operations including procurement and construction policies; buildings policies including energy code; community-wide initiatives; transportation policies including mode shift, transit, efficient vehicles, and freight; and energy utilities and water services policies. Energy performance indicators, such as energy consumption, that demonstrate the impact of each city's policies on energy efficiency are also included.
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