U.S. cities require buildings to disclose energy use

U.S. cities require buildings to disclose energy use: "Worried that the apartment you like could be an energy hog? Help is on the way, as U.S. states and cities begin this year to require that commercial buildings measure and disclose their energy use.

The new rules could shame large building owners into upgrades that will save energy and create jobs. They're akin to nutritional labels on food, Energy Star ratings on appliances and miles-per-gallon stickers on vehicles. They won't specify utility costs but will show a building's relative efficiency, measured in energy use per square foot for apartments."

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