More than 3,300 schools, hospitals, office buildings, courthouses and retail stores earned the Energy Star label in 2008. Which boosts the number up to a total of 6,200 officially qualified Energy Star buildings in the country.

This is a huge step in the right direction for the country. Hopefully the numbers will largely increase by next year’s report. Congrats to Los Angeles for being #1!

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