R.I. ranked fourth in nation for 2020 energy efficiency RHODE ISLAND RANKED fourth in the country for energy efficiency policies and programs, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy's 2020 report. / COURTESY AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENCY ECONOMY PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island continues to rank among the top states with energy efficiency policies and programs, although its standing dropped slightly to No. 4 this year, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy. The Council’s 2020 State Energy Efficiency Report released on Wednesday ranks all 50 states on energy efficiency measures, awarding… Register to keep reading or subscribe today and receive unlimited access.