Los Angeles, Washington and Atlanta top Energy Star ratings

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These cities are leading the way when it comes to the EPA's energy efficiency rankings

Commercial buildings are notorious energy hogs, making up 17 per cent of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions. That's according to the EPA, which just released its latest list of the cities with the most...

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