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According to a new Deloitte report, improving energy efficiency at America’s businesses is as important to brand building as it is to growing the bottom line. The “reSources 2012” study showed that 85% of companies claimed that electricity cost reductions are essential to saving costs, and an 81% of those believe that going green was […]

We know “going green” can be beneficial to your business in many ways such as saving on utility bills and reducing energy usage. So how can a small business start going green? Here are a few tips to get your businesses started. Lay the groundwork for your energy efficient vision. This can include making sure […]

What’s timelier than the 2012 London Olympics? Green energy of course! This year, the Organizing Committee and the Olympic Delivery Authority “set out to build new facilities with energy efficient, sustainable, and recyclable designs.” The 500-acre Olympic Park is home to nine new sports facilities that will keep tens of thousands of spectators cool, and […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program launched its annual National Building Competition: the Battle of the Buildings. A record 3,200 buildings from around the country go head to head to improve energy efficiency, and found out who can be the biggest energy loser this year. “Commercial buildings in the U.S. are responsible […]

Corporate sustainability is not for the weak of heart. In fact, making the switch to energy efficiency does take a certain amount of commitment to the project and its future benefits. But, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. Here is a simple, straightforward and effective approach, developed by Yudelson Associates, to create corporate sustainability in […]

For small businesses, the need to go green often seems like a luxury, and many often wonder if there’s a way you can go green on a budget. “Every business should put in place every eco-efficiency it can… such as installing solar panels, encouraging employees to car-pool, and installing LED light bulbs,” said Tom Szaky, […]

A new study from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) found that increased energy efficiency will contribute to a slowing of the annual growth rate of U.S. energy consumption for the next 20 years (which averages out to about 0.3 percent annually). The report laid out 30 different cases of how U.S. energy consumption will […]

Worldwide Energy was one of several businesses in Johnson County who received the 2012 Green Business Award. These businesses were recognized for their ongoing "green" initiatives including recycling, and reducing. Worldwide Energy was classified as a Gold recipient for our recycling of materials during all of our energy-efficient projects. Aside from helping other businesses become more energy […]

Don't wait until your lights go dark to find your business needs to upgrade its lighting technology. The recent phase out of T12 lighting is sure to catch a lot of businesses off guard, especially now that the common lamps will no longer be imported or manufactured in the U.S. "Right now inventories are still […]