Feb. 21, 2005: Number Of Energy Star Buildings Nears 2,000
WASHINGTON - Almost 2,000 buildings have earned the Energy Star designation, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), saving an estimated $200 million annually and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 6 billion pounds. The buildings qualifying for the Energy Star label use about 40 percent less energy without compromising comfort or services, says the agency.
Currently 1,964 buildings nationwide qualify for the Energy Star, says EPA, representing nearly 400 million square feet.