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The Green Business Certification Checklist: How To Prepare and Plan for Success 

Green Business Bureau

Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? Download Now. Regularly clean and inspect HVAC and refrigeration systems. Be frugal with your use of AC and heat; Set thermostat to 76F for cooling and 68F for heating. Download Now. ceiling fan).

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How NatWest Group is measuring its working-from-home emissions

Business Green

We can't rule out reductions due to the reduced capacity and closure of some of the offices although the energy reductions were somewhat less than anticipated as Covid-19 health and safety requirements meant that HVAC (heating, ventilation and cooling systems) had to be run 24/7 to flush out any chances of the virus lingering in the offices.

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How Everyday Technology Helps You to Live a Greener Lifestyle

Living Green Technology

Fortunately, there are several things each of us can do to reduce our carbon footprint and live a more sustainable lifestyle—starting with the technological devices we use to watch our favorite television shows, make phone calls, or heat and cool our homes. Plus, the app is free to use and available for download on iOS and Android devices.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Building Energy Efficiency

EDF + Business

Building Energy Efficiency Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide Download Guide Produced by EDF in collaboration with Companies with high energy footprints are most likely to benefit from the IRA’s credits and deductions for energy saving building technologies. sq ft to sliding scale of $2.50-$5.00

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Cooperation Between the Utility and its Customers in a Complex Energy Landscape

AutoGrid

This capability exists: the utility or aggregator should consider a data portal, like AutoGrid Engage , for customers to download performance and market data, trends, and other analytics. Responsiveness of the utility to the customer will be as important as data transparency.

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Guide to Making Your Building Eco-Friendly

Green Business Bureau

If you are planning to renovate or repurpose your building, it stands to reason that the new design should incorporate eco-friendly features, particularly those that relate to heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC), lighting, and insulation. All five guides are available for free download from the energy.gov website.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

Climate-Smart Agriculture Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide Download Guide Produced by EDF in collaboration with A broad range of companies within the food sector can use IRA-funded agricultural programs to support their climate goals. New or Modified Provision: Modified – the IRA provides $1.7 Sources: Deloitte Analysis, P.L.