Mississippi

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Energy Efficiency:

Source: ACEEE

Buildings:
Score 1.50 / 8

Utilities:
Score 2.00 / 20

Transportation:
Score 2.00 / 10

Source: DSIRE

Energy Efficiency Programs:
31 Incentives and Policies

Solar Power:

Source: DSIRE

Renewable Energy Programs:
10 Incentives and Policies

Solar Energy Programs:
3 Incentives and Policies

Source: YPCCC

80%

of people in Mississippi support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2019.

(-3 of the national average)
(est. 1,811,208 of 2,256,957 adults)

last updated 7/01/2020

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