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By Michele Kantor

November 11, 2009

Energy Capital no. 1 in Energy Star homes

Houston has more Energy Star homes than anywhere else in the country, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Energy Star homes must be built with effective insulation systems, high-performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment and high-efficiency lighting and appliances.

The agency claims Energy Star homeowners have saved $1.2 billion on their energy bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 22 billion pounds.

The top 20 markets for Energy Star qualified homes:

Houston
Dallas
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Los Angeles
New York
Tucson, Ariz.
San Antonio
Sacramento, Calif.
San Diego, Calif.
Columbus, Ohio
Des Moines, Iowa
Indianapolis
Austin
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Boston
Denver
Orlando, Fla.
Oklahoma City

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