ENERGY STAR

Buildings powering Energy Star savings 

More than 400 top performing buildings in EPA Region 6 states—Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas—have earned the ENERGY STAR for powerful cuts to their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. 

“Our states are leading the way by building better buildings that provide a better environment,” said EPA Regional Administrator Richard E. Greene.  “By joining America’s Energy Star program, they save money and do their part in protecting the environment.”

The award-winning buildings represent more than 100 million square feet, save an estimated $95 million annually in lower energy bills, and prevent more than 1 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, equal to emissions from more than 117,000 vehicles.

Region 6’s buildings are among more than 3,200 top performing buildings that earned the Energy Star in 2006.  Nationally, these include about 320 supermarkets, 320 office buildings, and 200 K-12 schools.  Almost 90 banks, courthouses, financial centers, hospitals, hotels, and—for the first time—dormitories also earned the Energy Star, the most recognized national symbol for energy efficiency. 

Buildings that earn the Energy Star are the top performers for energy efficiency nationwide.  In fact, buildings that earn the Energy Star use about 35 percent less energy than average buildings.

Last year alone, American consumers and businesses, with the help of Energy Star, saved $12 billion and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to those from 23 million vehicles.

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