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Article: TEXAS BUILDINGS POWERING ENERGY STAR SAVINGS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- February 7, 2007
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The Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 office issued the following news release:
A total of 367 top performing Texas buildings have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR for powerful cuts to their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
These award-winning buildings represent more than 87 million square feet, save an estimated $88 million annually in lower energy bills, and prevent more than 1.3 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, equal to emissions of more than 108,000 vehicles.
"Texas is leading the way by building better buildings that provide a better environment," said EPA Regional Administrator Richard E. Greene. "By joining America's Energy ...