Atlanta ranks third on EPA’s Energy Star top cities list

The city of Atlanta and metropolitan region rank third on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s seventh annual list of the top 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings in 2014. Metropolitan Atlanta moved from fifth to third place in one year as the commercial building community embraces green building and maintenance practices.

The 328 Energy Star labeled buildings in Atlanta achieved significant reductions in their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. These buildings represent more than 69 million square feet and will save more than $55 million annually in energy costs while preventing greenhouse gas emissions equal to the emissions of 48,700 homes a year.