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EPA Names Top Cities for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings in 2023
Los Angeles, Washington, New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco make top five,
cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions
WASHINGTON – Today, May 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is
announcing its annual “Top Cities” list, spotlighting the cities with the
greatest number of ENERGY STAR certified commercial and multifamily buildings
last year. Los Angeles leads the pack, with 876 ENERGY STAR certified
buildings. In second place is Washington, D.C., with 631 buildings, followed
by New York in third place (390 buildings). Atlanta and San Francisco round
out the top five.
The energy used by commercial buildings is responsible for 16% of the
nation’s greenhouse gas emissions and costs more than $190 billion per year.
ENERGY STAR certified buildings use an average of 35% less energy and are
responsible for 35% less carbon dioxide emissions than typical buildings.
“Cities and communities play an essential role in fighting the climate
crisis and reducing energy use in commercial and multifamily buildings,”
said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With help from ENERGY STAR, city
leaders and building owners are working together to strengthen their economies
and businesses, reduce energy bills, and create a healthier environment.”
First released in 2009, the EPA’s annual list of cities with the most ENERGY
STAR certified buildings shows how buildings across America are embracing
energy efficiency as a simple and effective way to save money and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. To create the annual list, the EPA tallies the
number of ENERGY STAR certified buildings within each metropolitan area, as
defined by the U.S. Census, and creates separate rankings for mid-sized and
small cities. These areas include the city itself as well as surrounding
suburbs. This year’s list includes buildings that earned the EPA’s ENERGY
STAR during the year 2023. This year’s Top Cities are:
Rank
Metro Area
Building Count
Last Year’s Rank
Los Angeles, Calif.
Washington, D.C.
New York, N.Y.
Atlanta, Ga.
San Francisco, Calif.
Dallas, Texas
Denver, Colo.
Houston, Texas
Riverside, Calif.
Austin, Texas
Chicago, Ill.
Boston, Mass.
San Diego, Calif.
Seattle, Wash.
Tampa, Fla.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Phoenix, Ariz.
San Jose, Calif.
Sacramento, Calif.
Provo, Utah
Charlotte, N.C.
Miami, Fla.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Detroit, Mich.
Orlando, Fla.
Raleigh, N.C.
Top 10 Mid-Sized Cities
Rank
Metro Area
Building Count
Last Year’s Rank
Provo, Utah
Raleigh, N.C.
Louisville, Ky.
Jacksonville, Fla.
Tulsa, Okla.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Des Moines, Iowa
Fort Collins, Colo.
Albany, N.Y.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Top 10 Small Cities
Rank
Metro Area
Building Count
Last Year’s Rank
Jackson, Mich.
San Angelo, Texas
Bloomington, Ill.
Sebring, Fla.
Manhattan, Kan.
Bay City, Mich.
Dubuque, Iowa
Wheeling, W.Va.
Manitowoc, Wis.
Carson City, Nev.
Russellville, Ark.
Across the country, more than 8,800 commercial buildings earned the ENERGY
STAR last year.
As of the end of 2023, more than 43,000 buildings across America had earned
EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification. Together, these buildings have saved nearly
$6 billion on energy bills and prevented more than 23 million metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions — equal to the annual emissions of more than 3
million homes. 
To earn the EPA’s ENERGY STAR, a commercial building must earn an ENERGY
STAR score of 75 or higher on the EPA’s 1 – 100 scale, indicating that it
is more energy efficient than 75% of similar buildings nationwide. A
building’s ENERGY STAR score is calculated based on several factors,
including energy use, hours of operation, and a variety of other operating
characteristics.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing
simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely
on to make well-informed decisions. Thousands of industrial, commercial,
utility, state, and local organizations — including nearly 40% of the
Fortune 500® — rely on their partnership with the EPA to deliver
cost-saving energy efficiency solutions. Together, since 1992, ENERGY STAR and
its partners have helped American families and businesses save 5 trillion
kilowatt-hours of electricity, avoid more than $500 billion in energy costs,
and achieve 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions, all through
voluntary action. Learn more about ENERGY STAR.
More on ENERGY STAR Top Cities, including this year’s rankings of top small
and mid-sized cities, as well as last year’s rankings.
Search for ENERGY STAR certified buildings.
More about earning the ENERGY STAR certification for commercial buildings.
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