American Business Is Going Green

Everybody knows that business is shifting in a more environmentally friendly direction.  The benefits of helping the environment, improving marketability, as well as saving money have compelled many companies and industries to change their ways in an effort to improve their business for the long haul. I came across an encouraging article which showcases the…

Business Strategy for Selling Energy Efficiency

Businesses like ours, which work towards selling the benefits of energy efficiency, have a constant challenge in proving that the benefits of their product are well worth the investment.  In a recently published article, I read about a method that some companies are using that shows just how real the benefits of energy efficiency are. …

Good Policies For Natural Gas Energy Efficiency

Many businesses are looking for effective energy management policies that will help them comply with future government regulations as well as advance their profitability goals.  I recently discovered that the Alliance to Save Energy has a well structured program that advocates increased efficiency for industries that use natural gas.  Read the recommended policy here: http://ase.org/resources/policy-options-reducing-industrial-natural-gas-demand…

Energy Efficiency vs. Renewable Energy Sources

As an energy efficiency business owner, I notice a lot of misunderstanding over the difference between renewable energy and energy efficiency.  Both are important but in very different ways.  A recent article published in the U.K. does a nice job of pointing out the specific importance of energy efficiency verses renewable energy sources. http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/carbon-trust-energy-efficiency It’s…

Industry Is World’s Largest Consumer Of Water

How much water does your business use?  Reading over a study published on the huge amount of water that is consumed on a regular basis by industry, I got to thinking about the significance of water conservation among industrial businesses.  Check out this study review: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100331122646.htm The study found that industrial water consumption for the…