New York State has the lowest per capita energy consumption and
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the nation. This distinction and the
associated economic advantages — such as relatively low impact from
rising gas prices — results from the liveability and walkability of New
York City and much of its metropolitan area, and from land-use
patterns that are facilitated by the existence of safe and reliable public
transportation. Two-thirds of all New Yorkers live and work in the region
served by the MTA. Thus, on average, New Yorkers are significantly
less auto-dependent than other Americans and consequently
extremely energy- and GHG-efficient.