Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Commit to Energy Efficiency in Your Business
Hello, Michigan! Each summer, we’re reminded of the tremendous beauty of our state. We spend some time out on the water, fire up the barbecue, and let down our guards a little. As we’re reminded of the...
View ArticleAre You Being Short-Sighted? 3 Dangers to Watch Out For
As business owners, we often get the message that we have to choose—either we grow our profits or we do good for the planet. Not only is this a false choice, it’s also a dangerous one that sets us up...
View ArticleWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Energy Audit
So you’re having an energy audit. Congratulations! A professional energy audit is one of the very best things you can do to streamline your building operation expenses and rightsize your business’s...
View Article4 Ideas for Incentivizing Your Team to be Energy Efficient
When it comes to committing to energy efficiency in your business, it’s important to have buy-in from your whole team. For many of us, we can’t make the changes on our own—it will take the commitment...
View ArticleHow to Prep Your Building for Colder Weather
For better or for worse, we are starting to see the first signs of the weather changing. In Michigan, this means beautiful fall colors, fresh apple cider, and football games. It’s also a great time to...
View Article3 Winter Energy Solutions for Michigan Businesses
When it comes to winter in Michigan, working smarter and being prepared can help your business save energy when the weather turns. There are also a number of energy solutions that range from...
View ArticleWhy Businesses Need to Lead the Way on Energy Efficiency
As you know, our current administration is walking back many of the environmental protections put into place by previous leaders. It’s become clear that since our top officials don’t place a high...
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Is Your Business Guilty of Greenwashing?
Are you familiar with the term “greenwashing”? It’s a term modeled after whitewashing and used to describe businesses who spend money and energy on looking like they’re green/energy efficient, but...
View ArticleWhen Being a “Control Freak” is the Best Management Strategy, Part 1
Being a good leader means delegating responsibility effectively, trusting your staff, and focusing on the big picture. Yet there’s at least one area where being a “control freak” pays off. Literally....
View ArticleWhen Being a “Control Freak” is the Best Management Strategy, Part 2
In most organizations, half the energy consumed at a given time is related to heating and cooling (HVAC). Because HVAC systems are so energy-intensive, their inefficiencies are also significant. That’s...
View ArticleIs Your Business Following the “Campground Rule”?
As American political leadership on global environmental protection weakens, the business community has a special responsibility to lead on carbon emission reduction. Businesses that prioritize...
View ArticleWhy Debt to Finance Energy Efficiency is Good Debt
Good debt implies the money was borrowed and used to invest with the aim of increasing assets. By taking this debt, you can not only increase the value of your business, but you can lower ongoing costs...
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