Tap into public resources to assist in developing a firm's energy efficiency upgrades.
Not only does business efficiency add cost benefits to a company, it also creates cost benefits for the environment. The goal of energy efficient upgrades in a business is to use less energy, yet provide the same level of energy service to a firm's operations. There are federal information resources and tax credits offered by the U.S. government to encourage energy efficiency in business operations.
The federal government website Business.gov is a gateway to business links in this area. There are some simple steps that a business owner or operator can take to implement best business practices for environmental and business savings.
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) offer small and medium sized manufacturers with energy assessments at no cost. There are eligibility requirements for the IAC service. More business savings information is available through the IAC's sponsor, the U.S. Department of Energy, Industrial Technologies Program.
General Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for legal or tax advice.
The federal government website Business.gov is a gateway to business links in this area. There are some simple steps that a business owner or operator can take to implement best business practices for environmental and business savings.
Business energy efficiency projects to start now:
1. Contact the Utility Company for Business Assistance
Ask the firm's utility provider if free or inexpensive energy audits and/or rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades are available. A consolidated listing, by state, of utility energy-efficiency programs is available at Energy Crosswords.2. Have a Business Facility Audit Conducted
Manufacturers and businesses that create industrial level waste should have frequently scheduled business audits of operations and processes to assess their levels of efficiency. This is part of a general business risk analysis that also includes business disaster preparedness planning.Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) offer small and medium sized manufacturers with energy assessments at no cost. There are eligibility requirements for the IAC service. More business savings information is available through the IAC's sponsor, the U.S. Department of Energy, Industrial Technologies Program.
3. Contact an Energy Efficiency Professional for Business Upgrades
After a facility efficiency assessment has been completed, there are a number of respectable green engineering firms in the market that develop business efficiency upgrades. There are many companies available to help farms and ranches, commercial buildings, religious institutions, and other office facilities decrease their environmental impact. Conduct due diligence and check with the secretary of state to insure proper business registration, and call the better business bureau for reporting data before retaining an upgrades firm.4. Incorporate Efficiency Practices into Workplace Employee Guide
The best energy efficiency practices for the particular business should be set forth in an accessible guide for employee training and information. It is best to hire a professional to develop this policy, to insure that business practices comply with applicable laws.5. Use Renewable Energy
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, renewable energy use leads to stronger energy security, local job creations, and other environment benefits. Renewable energy includes wind energy, solar energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy, hydrogen, hydropower, and ocean energy. Learning how these renewable energy sources can be used in business operations is sound environmental and business planning for sustaining communities.General Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for legal or tax advice.
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