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Last week at the 23rd Annual Energy Efficiency Forum, the Energy Department welcomed six new companies into the Better Buildings Challenge.

Say what you want about the joys of Jack Frost nipping at your nose, but when it comes to winter wonderlands, I like mine outdoors. Etching icy messages on the insides of my windows is not exactly cozy. Therefore, I'm thankful for technology that provides an efficient and effective barrier from inclement weather.

This infographic highlights some of the ways businesses can save money at each step of the energy supply chain. Many companies can identify low-cost ways to reduce energy costs in electricity generation, electricity transmission, industrial processes, product delivery, and retail sales.

After 95 percent of Greensburg, Kan., was leveled by a tornado, a major dealership rebuilds to achieve energy savings of nearly 50 percent over similar structures built to code.

Industrial Assessment Centers provide valuable training -- one former student runs an industrial energy services firm, helping improve processes and reduce costs for manufacturing facilities across the country.