What does small business have to do with global warming? More than you think, according to an article on this week's CNNMoney Web site. Small businesses constitute half of the economy—and consume approximately half of all energy used for commercial and industrial purposes, the article points out. If every small business came up with ways to be more energy-efficient, the impact would be tremendous.
Nearly 500 auto dealers have already pledged to reduce their energy consumption by 10 percent, an action that will save energy costs and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions into the environment. What can you do to help save the environment—and reduce your energy costs? Check out www.energystar.com/smallbiz to find out how to conserve energy in small but significant ways and learn about how NFIB members are going green in our August/September "In the Green" feature.
Posted by Emily McMackin on October 5, 2007 11:02 AM
