Data: Energy Star; Note: MTCO2e indicates metric tons of CO2-equivalent; Table: Connor Rothschild/Axios
EPA is out with its latest tally of buildings certified through the Energy Star efficiency program it runs with the Energy Department.
Why it matters: Commercial and multifamily buildings are a big source of energy demand and carbon emissions. The chart above shows the ranking of large cities, and this page has more about those, and smaller cities, too.