Energy Star
“…there are millions of Americans who want to make the right choices, who want to help this nation become less dependent on foreign sources of crude oil, who want this nation to be a nation that has a reliable energy source, and who want to do their part when it comes to purchasing in the marketplace. And Energy Star is a great way for the federal government to enter into a partnership with consumer product producers that says, this is the latest, this is the best.”
Increasing energy efficiency is a win-win for American businesses – Lower energy costs lead to more profits, and greater efficiency helps to protect the environment. For small businesses, the cost savings and efficiency gains can be especially dramatic. Simple changes and strategies can cut energy costs by more than 25 percent, and the Small Business Administration, working with others in and out of government, is here to help small businesses achieve these savings.
The Federal Government helps small businesses increase their energy efficiency through the ENERGY STAR for Small Business Program, an effort tailored to meet the special needs of small business owners. ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, is completely voluntary and provides free technical support and expertise.
Getting started is easy. Visit the ENERGY STAR for Small Business Web site to learn more about the program and about how every small business can benefit. Financing options are available.
Frequently Asked Questions for small business:
Q: How much can a small business save through the ENERGY STAR for Small Business Program?
Q: What’s the first step in taking advantage of the ENERGY STAR for Small Business Program?
Q: How can my business join the ENERGY STAR for Small Business Program?
Other useful sources of information for small businesses:
Going Green Can Save You Green
The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides information about the latest in alternative and energy-saving technology, including biomass and biofuels, solar power, wind power, advanced vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells.
Energysavers.gov, a joint effort by the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides information to help you save energy in your home, business, vehicle, or industrial plant.
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