Green your Business

Businesses Plan for the Future!

Use this simple guide to turn your business green while attracting new customers

Get an energy audit!

With Vermont’s frigid winters and humid summers it’s easy to see how most of our energy demand comes from heating and cooling. Reduce the amount of energy needed to keep your business space comfortable by having an auditor assess the condition of your establishment. The auditor will make recommendation on how to reduce your environmental impact through energy use.  Visit Efficiency Vermont’s site to find a contractor to conduct an energy audit.

Buy ENERGY STAR rated appliances!

Look for the EnergyStar rated brands when trying to replace old appliances and windows. The newer EnergyStar appliances will run more efficiently and safe incredible amounts on electricity bills. The EnergyStar rated windows will be better insulators during both the cold winter months and the hot summers. Most purchasing will qualify for federal tax credits, go to Efficiency Vermont’s Rebate Center for more information.

Recycle with the City!

Burlington makes it easy to recycle whether you run a store, office or restaurant. Reducing the amount of items you dispose of in landfills could in fact save money through disposal fees.  Go to Chittenden Solid Waste Department to start recycling.

Invest in renewable energy!

With new financial incentives the State of Vermont has made it possible to invest in small-scale solar and wind energy projects. Eliminate your Greenhouse Gas emissions from electrical usage completely while saving money on increasing energy prices.

Build with Green in mind!

Incorporating sustainable building practices and design can often conserve energy, create a more comfortable and productive working place along with save money on utility bills. There are incentives through the state to construct in environmentally responsible ways, check them out at Efficiency Vermont.

Educate employees and employers!

Keeping each other informed about ways to reduce our environmental impact is essential in our goal of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Talk to one another about what you do at work or at home to make our city as sustainable as possible.

Promote your environmental efforts!

Letting customers know about the actions your business has taken to be environmentally responsible can inspire others along with attracting more clients and business.