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06/12/2013 Recover the Dollars Going Up Your Boiler Stack Energy waste can be harnessed to increase efficiency By Eric Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM The exhaust gases from most natural gas-burning boilers are vented to the outside – and quickly forgotten. But there is much value in the heat and water in that waste stream. Recovering…
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he’ll unveil a national plan to combat climate change in a speech Tuesday. Obama says in an online video the White House released Saturday that he’ll lay out his vision for reducing carbon pollution, preparing the U.S. for the effects of climate change and leading other nations in the global effort.…
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…
Many of us live in places where the threat of drought is sometimes a very real possibility. Out here in the Western United States, we’ve come to realize that water is a precious resource that should be conserved when ever and where ever is possible. A new article posted on OilPrice.com explains this very serious…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
Energy Expert Suggests Energy Management is Key to Business Success If you’ve found yourself wondering what the advantages are in moving your business towards a more energy conscious mindset then read this new article by energy expert Peter Garforth. http://www.plantservices.com/articles/2010/11EnergyExpert.html?DCMP=PEI_Article_EnergyExpert_1011 In the article, Garforth makes a compelling argument for thinking about energy conservation and management…
Corporations Find That Sustainable Businesses Can Survive Even During A Recession Every business owner and corporate leader knows that the recession hasn’t been the greatest of friends to many businesses around the country. With businesses closing their doors, losing profits, or struggling to find a way to stay viable in a changing market, a recently…