by Shane Henson — March 21, 2012—Florida may be known as the sunshine state, but according to a new report released by Ernst & Young, California tops all 50 states in terms of overall suitability for various types of renewable energy.
Ernst & Young recently issued United States Renewable Attractiveness Indices,, which focuses on diverse renewable energy markets, energy infrastructures, and their suitability for individual technologies.
Following California in the “All Renewables Index” were New Mexico, Colorado, and Hawaii, with Massachusetts and Texas tied for fifth place, the report said. New Mexico and Colorado rated highly because of consistent growth and strong potential across all renewable energy technologies. Massachusetts and Texas tied because of strong solar and wind investment, respectively.
In separate renewable indices, Maine topped the biomass category and finished second in geothermal. Illinois ranked fourth in the long-term wind index.
Future reports will be released semiannually, Ernst & Young said.
