California ranked ‘greenest’ US state thanks to water conservation, EVs and rooftop solar

California ranks as the “greenest” state in America according to a report released Wednesday by the WalletHub personal finance website.

California ranks as the “greenest” state in America thanks to rooftop solar, water conservation and electric vehicles, according to a report released Wednesday by the WalletHub personal finance website.

“Eco-friendliness and personal finance are related,” noted Miami-based WalletHub in its introduction to the ranking. “Our environmental and financial needs are the same in many areas.”

States were ranked on environmental quality, eco-friendly behavior and contribution to climate-change using 25 metrics ranging from water quality to LEED-certified buildings to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Source: Times of San Diego

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