Washington DC Receives 6 Energy Efficiency Stars

Top among the best

DC was able to beat such metropolitans as Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Boston and Denver for the top. According to the Energy Star program, the list topped by Washington indicates the deliberate effort by cities in America to cut carbon emissions, remain energy efficient and continue the war against climate change efforts.

The metros have also embraced efficiency in energy as a useful, effective and result-oriented conduit to accomplish sustainable deeds and exactly what cost-effective, simple and obvious cuts in energy use can achieve.

If the world will do away with fossil energy, renewable energy solutions will be a critical component, as is ensuring more efficient energy is widely used. This is what Washington DC is gearing towards by embracing the notion of reduced energy usage. That way, its current buildings and future projects proclaim energy efficiency.

Celebration of current and continued sustainability

The reason for our celebration of this American Metropolitan District with 6 Stars is obvious; solid and emphatic current and continued efforts of energy efficient technologies in commercial and residential areas.  The ranking is more noteworthy if you factor in the reality that 75 percent of all greenhouse gas releases are from buildings within the metro.

Recognition also showcases how unlike other cities in the United States the District of Colombia was the first American metropolitan to come up with a law requiring privately-owned large buildings provide a report of water and energy performance to the public.

Mayoral effect

Led by Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, the metro area alone has brought together over 35 advocacy organizations, policy groups and other associations to instigate sustainability. This includes almost a thousand organizations across Washington DC with sustainable promotion credentials.

Mayor Bowser is also a bona-fide associate of Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy committed to the covenant’s pledge to address climate change by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gasses and coming up with future strategies to combat the global environmental menace.

Considered the 5th Greenest State nationally and the city with the largest number of Energy Star buildings, it is no surprise that DC now has 6 Energy Efficiency Stars. Such buildings include 1200 Nineteenth Street LLC, Crossroads Elementary School (a K-12 public school), and 425 EYE office complexes, among others.