North Carolina leads in home efficiency programs in the southeast, barely clears national average

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A new SACE report finds that Southeastern utilities lag significantly behind the national average in energy efficiency programs, with North Carolina leading the region at just above the national average of 0.48%. SACE Executive Director Stephen Smith emphasizes that energy efficiency is a critical climate solution, stating that the most efficient electron is the one never used. The report highlights that regulatory action in North Carolina has driven progress, while most other Southeastern utilities remain well below national benchmarks.