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Energy use
Conduct a business energy audit
Alliant Energy Business Energy Audit
Business energy customers of Alliant Energy (Iowa) can take advantage of the company's services.Austin Utilities Business Energy Audit
Business energy audits for companies in the Austin area.Duke Energy Business Energy Analysis
Start with your zip code to find out how to start saving on energy bills.Epcor Energy Business Energy Audit
Services for companies in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, Canada.JEA Business Energy Audit
Online or in person audit services.Pacific Gas & Electric Company Business - Energy Tools
Two minutes gets your business started on the energy-saving path.
Get green electricity or buy RECs
3Degrees
In addition to their carbon offset offering, 3Degrees is a leading national supplier of Green-e Certified RECs sourced from a variety of renewable energy technologies, including wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, low-impact hydro, landfill gas, and biogas. Use the footprint calculator to get started on your green energy path.Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Purchase some green tags for yourself, or buy some as a gift for a friend! This countrywide service draws power from wind, solar, and low-impact hydro power systems (you can even choose which form of energy to support). This company is Green-e certified.Green Energy Choice
Use the carbon calculator to estimate how many green credits to purchase in order to offset your power usage. Green Energy Choice provides RECs (the White Fence Green service) to virtually anyone across the US.NativeEnergy
Purchase some green tags for yourself, or buy some as a gift. This nationwide service draws power from wind, solar, and low-impact hydro power systems (you can even choose which form of energy to support). NativeEnergy is Green-e certified.Renewable Choice Energy
With both family (9,000 kWh/year) and individual (3,000 kWh/year) Green-e certified plans to choose from, you’ll find something that fits your power needs. Monthly fees range from a low $5 to $15 and new subscribers can opt to receive gift cards for a variety of green products and services.Sterling Planet
Sterling Planet offers renewable energy certificates in every state, and even provides a quick breakdown of current dirty energy sources in your area. The credits are sources from wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy.
Purchase carbon offsets for remaining emissions
Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org lets you offset emissions from air and car travel, energy use, and even special events.Climate Care
Shrink the size of your carbon footprint at home, while you drive, fly, or bask on some faraway beach.Climate Friendly
Tally emissions from driving, air travel, and home energy. Offset only what you choose. Or pick from one of Climate Friendly's custom packages (including driving, flying, etc.) that let you go carbon neutral just in that area for a year.My Climate
Neutralize emissions from flying, driving, and powering your home or business.Native Energy
Help fund community-based clean renewable energy projects, including methane reduction ventures and wind power initiatives.Sustainable Travel International
Calculate your entire carbon footprint from air and car travel, energy use, and hotel stays with STI's easy-to-use carbon calculator.The CarbonNeutral Company
Whether you're a student or business owner, the CarbonNeutral Company lets you tally emissions from flying, driving, running your home, or powering your truck fleet.
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6:53pm
When businesses are conducting an energy audit and implementing strategies to reduce their GHG emissions, it's important to remember information technology (IT). IT accounts for 15-30% of an office's electricity consumption. For a Green IT Assessment, click here: www.terrabytesconsulting.com, and for more tips about green IT: www.terrabytesconsulting.com/tips
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