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Tennessee and Georgia ranked among the least energy efficient states in America

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By Staff Report November 1, 2016 1 min read

The average American household spends about $2,000 a year on energy bills. Based upon both residential energy use and vehicle fuel efficiency, WalletHub ranked the 48 contiguous states for energy efficiency. The least efficient states were:

1. South Carolina

2. Louisiana

3. Alabama

4. Arkansas

5. Mississippi

6. Tennessee

7. Oklahoma

8. Georgia

9. Kentucky

10. West Virginia

Source: WalletHub