The World Energy Council has released a report that ranks its 129 member based on energy efficiency, access to resources, and environmental sustainability.
Switzerland received best billing overall, and a handful of other European countries rounded out the top 10, including Denmark (2), Sweden (3), Austria (4), United Kingdom (5), Norway (7), Spain (9), and France (10).
Canada ranked 6th and New Zealand 8th, respectively, to round the out the top 10.
Clyde hydro station, New Zealand.
Other countries worth noting: the U.S. ranked 15th, China was 78th, and the last country on the list was Zimbabwe.
Along with general ranking, countries were given letter grades for their performance in three categories: management / security of energy supply, accessibility / affordability of energy to the country’s population, and how much power is derived from low-carbon renewables.
Only five countries received all A’s: Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Britain, and Spain.
Two countries received all D’s: Benin and Zimbabwe.
India, Lebanon, Yemen, and Nicaragua — along with a host of others — received a mix of C’s and D’s.
China received an A for energy security, but D’s for how the country treats the environment and the affordability / accessibility of its energy resources to its population.
The U.S., meanwhile, earned top markings when it came to security and energy equity; however, it received a C when it came to environmental friendliness.
Smog shrouds the view of Los Angeles.
The Council’s report was based interviews with 50 government officials, development banks, and international experts from 25 countries.
Story via: worldenergy.org
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