Small Businesses
Most small businesses—whether operated from home or another building—have energy expenses. You can reduce these expenses and raise your profits by incorporating energy efficiency into the way you do business. You may also see a return on investment and cost savings when using a renewable energy technology.
If you run your small business from home, see our your home section for many ways to incorporate energy efficiency and renewable energy into both your work and home life.
If you're designing or remodeling a new building for your small business, consider constructing what's called a high-performance building. For your building's electricity needs, you can buy clean electricity or make your own electricity from a renewable energy source.
You can also explore other ways to use renewable energy.
Visit the Alternative Fuels Data Center if you're thinking about buying a new vehicle or fleet for your small business.
Also, we have information about using energy-efficient and renewable technologies for farms and ranches.