As an entrepreneur and business owner, you likely understand all that financial reporting entails. From balance sheets to measuring revenue versus cash flow, there is a lot that goes into proper accounting. As a business working toward greater sustainability, there are ways to determine the value of your effort. In fact, the sustainability index is … Continue reading What is the Sustainability Index? Continue Reading »
Category: Energy Management
10 Ways to Save Energy
There are many benefits to transitioning to more energy saving habits in the workplace. From reducing operational costs with less expensive utility bills to making a positive stride toward fighting climate change, saving energy can make a big difference for your wallet and the environment. 1. Get an Energy Audit An energy audit allows you … Continue reading 10 Ways to Save Energy Continue Reading »
Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency
The terms energy conservation and energy efficiency are often used interchangeably, but they are actually very different concepts. Although similar in the core of what they are, they are used to describe two different sustainable practices. The best way to understand the difference is as simple as defining them. Energy Efficiency The practice of energy … Continue reading Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency Continue Reading »
Small Business Energy Tax Credits: How Do You Get Them?
Tax season is upon us and the deadline for filing is only weeks away. In an effort to encourage small businesses to participate in more environmentally friendly practices, the US government has enacted some energy tax credits. This tax season, see which new eco-conscious installations and practices can earn you a greater refund from 2018. … Continue reading Small Business Energy Tax Credits: How Do You Get Them? Continue Reading »
Linking Climate Change to Public Health
There have been several debates on how climate change has been impacting public health issues. There are some people that believe that mankind’s activities are changing the planet’s climate and there are people who don’t believe so. This was one of the subjects discussed at a meeting this past Tuesday at Howard University’s College of … Continue reading Linking Climate Change to Public Health Continue Reading »