
According to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency, the D.C. area has the second-largest number of Energy Star-certified green buildings in the country. With 435 Energy Star-certified buildings, which uses at least a third less energy than regular buildings, D.C. is right behind Los Angeles, which came in at number one, with 443 green buildings.
The EPA ranked the cities based on the U.S. Census’ metropolitan areas, tallying the number of Energy Star-certified buildings in each region. D.C.’s high number of green buildings is due in part to Mayor Vince Gray’s green legislation and sustainability plan, which he introduced about two years ago.
Among the 435 Energy Star certified buildings in D.C., include notable and big ones like the French and Swedish embassies, and the Hyatt Regency Washington in Capitol Hill. You see the full list of the region’s green buildings (which includes parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia) here. In the meantime, keep up the good work, D.C., and remember: turn off that light when you leave the room, OK?