Renewable Energy for Small Business Owners
There are a number of renewable energy technologies that small businesses can use, whether in a home office, small office, or commercial building. Some are best incorporated in new buildings, as they are built. Others can easily be added to an existing building.
Technologies that are commercially available today for small businesses include:
- Biofuels
- Geothermal heat pumps
- Passive solar heating
- Photovoltaic (solar cell) systems
- Solar hot water systems
- Wind energy
More Information
NREL's Technology Transfer Team
Provides information to help small, renewable energy technology businesses get off the ground and forge profitable partnerships.
Green Power Network
Learn how to and if you can buy your electricity from renewable energy sources.
U.S. Department of Energy: Solicitations for Business
Explore current financial opportunities for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
U.S. Department of Energy: Small Business Innovation Research
Provides funding to stimulate technological innovations in small businesses to meet federal research and development needs.
ENERGY STAR: Business Improvement
Features energy management guidelines, and tools and resources for saving energy.