- Natural Gas Futures Market Gives Up Ground
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written on August 01, 2011
by Nicole Stika
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Energy
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The natural gas futures market gave up more ground last week, remaining within the recent / expected trading range for the prompt contract but plowing new ground on the winter strip.
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- Great Lakes Brewing Co. Working to Green Local Restaurant Industry
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written on June 06, 2011
by Eli Auerbach
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Energy
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The restaurant industry suffers from an extremely high employee turnover rate. The high energy intensity of the industry also costs restaurants significantly. Fortunately, there are steps that restaurants can take to curb these trends. Working to proactively become more energy efficient and sustainable is one of the most effective solutions. Locally, several restaurants have made strides to become more sustainable. Perhaps none has done more than Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood.
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- Employees Matter Too!
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written on April 11, 2011
by Kenyon Mau
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Greening Your Business
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Sustainable awareness practices are becoming more popular by the day now which turns out being a good thing for everyone involved. One underlying theme of sustainability that is as popular in the “mainstream” is the concept of the “triple bottom line”.
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- Smart Grids Can Lower Peak Demand and Improve Energy Efficiency
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written on February 25, 2011
by Eli Auerbach
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Energy
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One of the more controversial and complex pieces of the energy efficiency puzzle is the smart grid. Currently, electricity is almost universally billed at the same price per kilowatt hour, regardless of the season or time of day. This flat pricing model to the consumer hides the reality of electric consumption – it varies widely, based on the hour of day and the time of year. Improved technology, like the smart grid, gives the utilities additional options to address this variability and flatten that usage curve.
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- An Overview of LEED - Its Costs, Benefits, and Components
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written on February 22, 2011
by Eli Auerbach
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Greening Your Business
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Over the past few years, the concept of green building has gone from the periphery of the real estate and construction business to a central component. LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) has become a mainstream buzzword and has come to dominate the market. But despite its notoriety, there are still many people that are not familiar with LEED, do not understand the process, and/or do not see the benefit in green building practices and standards.
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- Marcellus Shale- Energy Solution and the Environmental Threat
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written on January 19, 2011
by Darrell Bragg
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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The drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale rock formation that extends into eastern Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia, creates both an economic boom for the states and for communities where the drilling is done. This could provide a possible long-term and cleaner energy solution to using coal and oil. Recent history tells us, however, that the environmental impact when human error and technology fail can be costly to local families and communities, and could be far more reaching if adequate safety oversight isn’t in place.
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- Ways for Renters to Make Their Businesses More Energy Efficient
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written on January 19, 2011
by Eli Auerbach
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Greening Your Business
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One of the most complex challenges for small businesses to becoming more energy efficient is the often complex relationship between tenants and property owners, commonly referred to as the renters’ dilemma. Because the costs and benefits of energy efficiency are disproportionately shared between the parties in most rental situations, there is often little incentive for either party to actively pursue it. Despite these challenges, there are ways for commercial renters to experience the many benefits of energy efficiency.
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- Sustainability and Oil: A Perfect Mix for Lube Stop
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written on November 30, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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When Green Plus™ announced August 31 that Lube Stop had become just the second business in Ohio and the first quick oil change company in the country to achieve Green Plus™ certification, it may have come as a surprise for some.
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- Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling and Composting
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written on November 17, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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Kurtz Bros a local NE Ohio company has been recycling for over 60 years! When Mel Kurtz Sr. started selling topsoil from his farm in 1948, he never dreamed his family business would grow into a leading supplier of landscaping materials, nor ultimately become a front-runner in recycling technologies
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- E4S Workshop Participants Discover You Cannot Throw it Away All Trash Goes Somewhere
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written on October 25, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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Lots of birds circling for food. That icky sweet smell of garbage. What a ride!
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- Recycling Efforts at Costco
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written on October 13, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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Each Costco warehouse generates tons of waste each week, in the form of cardboard, plastic, unusable produce and more. Much of it is kept out of local landfills through a variety of efforts.
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- Energy Efficiency Becoming a Must-Have for Professional Offices
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written on October 08, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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As the Pew Center on Global Climate Change points out, buildings account for 39% of total energy use and 38% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, more than either industry or transportation. Commercial buildings account for 46% of energy use by buildings, or 18% of the total energy consumed in America.
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- Recycling and Zero Waste Initiatives at Cleveland Area Restaurants
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written on October 01, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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Long known as a cool Ohio City restaurant, the Great Lakes Brewery is also a leader in waste reduction and recycling. Check out this list of just some of the sustainability initiatives at GLBC:
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- Energy Efficiency Helps Hotels Cut Costs and Increase Revenue
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written on October 01, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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The hospitality and tourism industry has grown to become the largest employer in the world and continues to grow rapidly each year. Not surprisingly, the industry also consumes a large amount of energy and has a high energy intensity level.
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- Going Green Can Help Restaurants Make Green
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written on September 17, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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In the last post, I looked at the potential benefits that a supermarket or large retail store can experience by investing in energy efficiency. Restaurants, like large retailers, are extremely energy-intensive businesses.
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- How Lube Stop Greens Their Business
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written on September 14, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Greening Your Business
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Lube Stop, with 37 locations in the Cleveland and Akron-Canton areas, is Ohio's largest independently owned quick oil change company and has recently earned awards for its environmental stewardship. Every year this company recycles more than 400,000 gallons of motor oil, more than 30,000 gallons of antifreeze, and voluntarily recycles hundreds of thousands of oil filters.
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- Supermarkets Can Win Big with Energy Efficiency
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written on September 10, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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With the large amount of information about and attention surrounding energy efficiency and sustainability over the past few years, it can be difficult for the average business owner to filter the information and sort through the noise to determine what is relevant. Not every story or every energy efficient or sustainable option is right for a business.
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- Six Tips to Save Water, Energy, and Money
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written on August 25, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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Sure, reducing the amount of water you use can lower your water bills. But did you know that it can actually save you money three ways?
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- PowerPoint on Greening Your Business: Improving the Bottom Line
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written on August 25, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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Being green and sustainable doesn't mean spending more! Being green can save money and help you make even more money by using it as a real (not greenwashing!) marketing and branding opportunity.
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- PowerPoint on the Top 10 Investments to Lower Your Energy Costs
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written on August 25, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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This webinar will introduce the top ten investments in energy efficiency measures that yield the fastest payback when it comes to significantly improving the energy performance of your building.
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- Sustainability Improves Productivity and Adds Value to Your Business
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written on July 16, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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For most small businesses, the so-called business case for sustainability just is not strong enough. The majority of literature on the topic pushes two major selling points – energy efficiency can help reduce costs, and becoming a more sustainable business will enhance your brand recognition and customer loyalty.
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- Continental Airlines Eco-Skies
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written on June 22, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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In 2009, Continental collected more than 4 million pounds of mixed recyclables from terminal operations at its hubs at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport, New York/Newark Liberty, and Cleveland Hopkins — an 800 percent year-over-year increase.
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- On-Bill Financing a Great Tool for Small Businesses
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written on June 17, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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Most small businesses would like to invest in energy efficient and sustainable equipment and materials, but they are hindered by long payback periods, high upfront investment costs, and a lack of information and resources on the best options for their businesses. In order to lower this hurdle to energy efficiency, organizations across the country have developed several creative solutions for financing projects. One of the most promising and effective options for small businesses is on-bill financing.
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- Cleveland Downtown Businesses Avoid Landfill Send Food Waste to be Composted into Soil Additives
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written on June 14, 2010
by Beau Daane
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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Composting
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- Sustainability Drives Recruitment and Retention
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written on June 09, 2010
by Nicole Stika
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Greening Your Business
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I attended the Human Resources and Legal: Become a Talent Magnet - Finding and Keeping the Best Employees (201) event at Corporate College West Thursday, May 27. Kenyon Mau of Human Capital Advisors was the featured speaker.
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