Because of greater energy efficiency, the EPA estimates carbon dioxide emissions nationwide fell a record 25 billion pounds.
Commercial buildings that have earned the Energy Star use nearly 40% less energy than average buildings and emit 35% less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. About 500 buildings use 50% less energy than average buildings.
Many of the most efficient commercial and manufacturing buildings are in California. The EPA reports the state is home to 917 of the 4,056 office buildings, schools, hospitals, and public buildings that have earned the Energy Star rating nationwide.
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