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Utah ranks seventh nationally for energy efficiency, excelling in the home and vehicle sectors.
High-efficiency HVAC systems, insulation, and Energy-Star appliances are recommended for savings.
Utah's public transit, including FrontRunner, is also praised for efficiency; plans for expansion for the 2034 Olympics is underway.
SALT LAKE CITY — A new analysis puts Utah seventh in the nation overall for its energy efficiency, at fifth place in the country for home energy efficiency and ninth for vehicle fuel efficiency.
High-efficiency air conditioning and heating are key.
"In other words, get a high-efficiency HVAC system for the home if you currently have a system that is old or inefficient (ideally one that needs to be replaced soon anyw