United States. With 480 Energy Star buildings for 2014, Washington DC is the leading city in the United States in green buildings that meet the parameters of this environmental certification. It is closely followed by Los Angeles, with 475 properties, Atlanta, New York and San Francisco.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights that the Energy Star program is responsible for helping more than 25,000 buildings save about $2.4 billion in utility costs, as well as preventing the emission of greenhouse gases equivalent to the electricity consumed annually by 2.4 million homes.
The agency also notes that buildings certified under this program have demonstrated performance in excess of 75% of facilities in the United States, using on average 35% less energy and generating the same percentage less emissions.
"This is the kind of leadership we need from building owners who are demonstrating that increased energy efficiency strengthens local economies, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and helps conserve the health of the planet for future generations," said GINA McCarthy, EPA Administrator.
