Green and energy-efficient buildings in the United States

Statistics report about green and energy-efficient buildings in the United States

Green and energy-efficient buildings in the United States

This report presents graphs and tables about the green building market in the United States. Focusing on the energy efficiency market, it also provides insight into environmentally friendly features and the environmental impact of commercial and residential buildings in the U.S.

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Building emissions and energy consumption

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  • Basic Statistic Share of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 2022, by sector
  • Premium Statistic U.S. carbon dioxide emissions 1975-2023, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Total energy consumption in the commercial sector in the U.S. 2022, by end use
  • Premium Statistic Total energy consumption in the residential sector in the U.S. 2022, by end use
  • Premium Statistic Building energy consumption intensity forecast in the U.S. 2022-2050, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of all-electric houses in the U.S. 2020, by state

Investment in energy efficiency for buildings

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  • Premium Statistic Energy efficiency investment in the buildings sector worldwide 2017-2023, by region
  • Premium Statistic Global investment in energy efficient buildings 2017-2023 and net zero forecast 2030
  • Premium Statistic Global investment in clean energy start-ups for buildings 2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Global investment in clean energy start-ups for buildings 2010-2022, by technology

Green building trends and features

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  • Premium Statistic Main reasons for builders and remodelers to build green homes in U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Main obstacles for builders and remodelers to build green homes in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Sustainable construction practices used by home builders and remodelers U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most important environmentally friendly features among homebuyers in the U.S. 2022
  • Premium Statistic Most important environmental home features according to U.S. buyers 2022, by age
  • Premium Statistic Adoption rate of home solar in the U.S. 2012-2032
  • Premium Statistic Number of homes with solar panels in the U.S. 2012-2032

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificates

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  • Premium Statistic LEED project certifications in the 50 U.S. states as of 2024
  • Premium Statistic LEED project certifications per real estate type in selected U.S. states as of 2024
  • Premium Statistic Gross Square Footage (GSF) of LEED certifications in the 50 U.S. states as of 2024
  • Premium Statistic LEED-certified building surface area in the U.S. 2024, by type of owner sector
  • Premium Statistic LEED-certified building surface area in the U.S. 2024, by type of building
  • Premium Statistic LEED-certified building surface area in the U.S. 2024, by level of certification

Energy Star

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  • Premium Statistic Number of new Energy Star residential buildings certified in the U.S. 2022, by state
  • Premium Statistic Number of apartments certified by Energy Star in selected U.S. cities 2024
  • Premium Statistic Apartments certified by Energy Star in the U.S. 2024, by developer
  • Premium Statistic Gross floor area of buildings certified by Energy Star in the U.S. 1999-2023
  • Premium Statistic Area and score of buildings certified by Energy Star in the U.S. 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Area and efficiency score of buildings certified by Energy Star in U.S. cities 2024

Other certificates

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  • Premium Statistic Number of homes that received an HERS index rating in the U.S. 2023, by state
  • Premium Statistic Average HERS index score of homes in the U.S. 2023, in selected states
  • Premium Statistic Building floor area of WELL projects in the U.S. 2024, by state and territory
  • Premium Statistic Building floor area of WELL projects in the U.S. 2024, by type of building
  • Premium Statistic Floor area of buildings in the WELL registry in the U.S. 2024, by status
  • Premium Statistic Number of NGBS green certified housing units in the U.S. 2024, by type

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