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ENERGY STAR for small business

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It's possible for an average commercial building to save up to 30 percent on energy bills with no-cost actions, strategic investment, and smart operations and maintenance. These savings can be reinvested in your priorities for growth - inventory, technology, advertising, and competitive salaries and benefits. The comfort, functionality, and appearance of the facility can be improved.

You can become an ENERGY STAR partner at no cost or reporting obligation and use the logo that nearly 90% of American households recognize. ENERGY STAR tools, training, and technical support can help your business be an environmental leader and help you communicate this to your customers and clients.

To get started now, download the free Energy Efficiency Toolkit for Small Business from this page. Next, learn why the powerful, free Portfolio Manager is the national standard tool for comparing your  baseline energy and water use, and for tracking your savings and pollution prevention.

Search for federal income tax credits and incentives for energy efficiency.

Visit the Portfolio Manager training center for more webinars, videos, slide sets, fact sheets, and a link to our highly rated Help Desk where you can always ask a question.

Educate and engage your employees with the Treasure Hunt campaign guide, treasure maps, worksheet, and videos.

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Tools for Small Businesses

Are you a small business owner, operator, or employee looking for ways to increase energy efficiency in your facility? Use these resources as planning guides for implementing cost-effective energy improvement projects for your business.

  • Energy Efficiency Toolkit for Small Business
  • ENERGY STAR Manual de acción para la pequeña empresa
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  • Estimate health benefits of efficiency/renewables kWh savings
  • Energy Audits for Small Businesses

DID YOU KNOW?

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Small businesses can typically save as much money and prevent as much pollution, per square foot, as large organizations.

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