California, as the most populous U.S. state and home of Silicon Valley, is one of the country's largest users of energy and energy use is one of the highest of any U.S. state.
California, as the most populous U.S. state and home of Silicon Valley, is one of the country's largest users of energy. However, due to its mild weather and strong environmental movement, its "per capita" energy use is one of the smallest of any U.S. state.