EPA's annual Top Cities list shows which metro areas were home to the most ENERGY STAR certified buildings in the previous year. These regions continue to make impressive strides in cutting American energy bills and pollution through energy efficiency. Their efforts contribute to stronger economies, healthier communities, and cleaner air for all of us.
Top 25 cities
| Rank | Metro area | 2017 Certified Buildings | Floor Area (million sq. ft.) | Emissions Prevented (MTCO2e) | Cost Savings (million $) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | 716 | 145.3 | 428,000 | $229 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | 661 | 167.6 | 640,000 | $174 |
| 3 | Dallas | 468 | 96.0 | 423,000 | $65 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 441 | 99.5 | 471,000 | $84 |
| 5 | New York | 434 | 206.2 | 716,000 | $261 |
| 6 | San Francisco | 378 | 92.9 | 337,000 | $186 |
| 7 | Chicago | 339 | 161.0 | 949,000 | $129 |
| 8 | Phoenix | 303 | 48.2 | 258,000 | $60 |
| 9 | Denver | 265 | 58.7 | 474,000 | $60 |
| 10 | Houston | 247 | 91.3 | 441,000 | $72 |
| 11 | Boston | 231 | 61.4 | 201,000 | $98 |
| 12 | Riverside, Calif. | 173 | 17.4 | 40,000 | $24 |
| 13 | San Diego | 164 | 22.9 | 65,000 | $37 |
| 13 | Seattle | 164 | 40.2 | 185,000 | $40 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 157 | 47.0 | 179,000 | $42 |
| 16 | Tampa | 154 | 26.3 | 110,000 | $24 |
| 17 | Austin | 130 | 20.6 | 118,000 | $21 |
| 18 | San Jose | 129 | 17.1 | 83,000 | $41 |
| 19 | Minneapolis | 116 | 39.2 | 307,000 | $59 |
| 20 | Virginia Beach | 109 | 11.1 | 37,000 | $8 |
| 21 | Miami | 106 | 23.7 | 128,000 | $26 |
| 22 | Sacramento | 100 | 13.6 | 49,000 | $22 |
| 23 | Charlotte | 94 | 19 | 72,000 | $14 |
| 24 | Louisville | 86 | 8.4 | 43,000 | $7 |
| 24 | Indianapolis | 86 | 11.2 | 59,000 | $10 |
Top mid-size cities
| Rank | Metro area | 2017 Certified Buildings | Floor Area (million sq. ft.) | Emissions Prevented (MTCO2e) | Cost Savings (million $) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, Calif. | 129 | 17.1 | 83,000 | $40.7 |
| 2 | Virginia Beach, Va. | 109 | 11.1 | 37,000 | $7.9 |
| 3 | Louisville, Ky. | 89 | 8.4 | 43,000 | $6.6 |
| 4 | Raleigh, N.C. | 77 | 8.7 | 33,000 | $6.9 |
| 5 | Birmingham, Ala. | 67 | 9.7 | 35,000 | $7.0 |
| 5 | Greenville, S.C. | 67 | 9.0 | 22,000 | $4.9 |
| 7 | Des Moines, Iowa | 66 | 7.3 | 38,000 | $4.3 |
| 8 | Fort Collins, Colo. | 65 | 4.8 | 29,000 | $3.3 |
| 9 | Charleston, S.C. | 62 | 6.3 | 17,000 | $5.3 |
| 10 | Provo, Utah | 60 | 6.3 | 31,000 | $7.6 |
Top small cities
| Rank | Metro area | 2017 Certified Buildings | Floor Area (million sq. ft.) | Emissions Prevented (MTCO2e) | Cost Savings ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland, Tex. | 39 | 4.1 | 15,000 | $3,022,000 |
| 2 | Odessa, Tex. | 37 | 4.0 | 14,000 | $2,726,000 |
| 2 | Greenville, N.C. | 37 | 3.9 | 14,000 | $4,271,000 |
| 2 | Jackson, Mich. | 37 | 2.3 | 8,000 | $1,169,000 |
| 5 | San Angelo, Tex. | 25 | 2.3 | 9,000 | $1,735,000 |
| 6 | Sioux City, Iowa | 22 | 2.5 | 13,000 | $1,442,000 |
| 7 | Junction City, Kan. | 19 | 1.5 | 9,000 | $1,529,000 |
| 8 | Blacksburg, Va. | 18 | 2.0 | 7,000 | $996,000 |
| 9 | Santa Fe, N.M. | 14 | 1.0 | 4,000 | $794,000 |
| 9 | Martinsville, Va. | 14 | 1.2 | 5,000 | $875,000 |
HIGHLIGHTS
LA, DC, Dallas, Atlanta & NYC top EPA's list of cities w/the most ENERGY STAR buildings! energystar.gov/topcities
LA ranks #1 on EPA's 2018 list of cities w/the most ENERGY STAR buildings! energystar.gov/topcities
Dallas breaks in to EPA’s Top 3 cities list for first time, with 468 ENERGY STAR certified bldgs last year! energystar.gov/topcities
Last year, 9,500 bldgs earned the ENERGY STAR. They saved $2.2 billion, plus 8.9 metric tons of GHGs! energystar.gov/topcities
More than 32,000 buildings have earned EPA's ENERGY STAR since 1999! See which 25 cities had the most in 2017: energystar.gov/topcities
Go Texas! Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo all make the 2018 ENERGY STAR Top Small Cities list! energystar.gov/topcities
San Jose, VA Beach, and Louisville top EPA's 2018 list of mid-size cities w/ the most ENERGY STAR buildings! energystar.gov/topcities
