Here is why GreenMotion.com wants you to take the Six-Month Energy Diet for Business

1. Reduce your energy use, help slow global warming and prepare for peak oil
2. Save money
3. Educate an entire energy/carbon reduction team cost effectively

What's Involved

Every business interacts with the environment in so many ways it's difficult to know where to start to shrink your carbon footprint and energy use. This six-month coaching program provides the information, tools and support to turn energy reduction goals into achievements — while saving money. We'll show you how to use some of the highest return-on-investment technology available from leading providers like EnvironmentalLights.com.

Who

This program is designed for companies with more than twenty employees in the following areas:

• office/retail
• light manufacturing
• hospitality
• property management

What

• Six monthly 3-hour class sessions with up to 10 other businesses
• Six monthly 2-hour individual coaching calls
• Six monthly one-hour conference calls with other participants between classes
• Email support from the course instructor, forum for businesses

This is a total of 24 hours of group instruction and 12 hours of personalized instruction.

Where

The courses take place online via web conferencing. An entire energy/carbon reduction team is allowed to attend the instruction for the online courses (per site). This is some of the most cost-effective training available anywhere.

Why

• Clarify your company's commitment to the environment and climate change
• Calculate your business's carbon footprint
• Identify your highest return-on-investment carbon-reduction projects for energy, transportation, water, and solid waste
• Learn about rebates, tax credits, grants, and free services to accelerate payback
• Begin implementing your chosen projects with guidance and support
• Put in place a simple system for monitoring your progress
• Adopt proven implementation strategies to ensure your carbon-reduction efforts succeed
• Learn which renewable energy technologies are right for your business

What's In It For You?

1. Reduce your Carbon Footprint and Impact Global Warming

Most carbon emissions are produced by fuels that provide electricity or transportation. By reducing your company's energy usage, you reduce your carbon footprint.

2. Save Money

By reducing your carbon footprint, you reduce business energy costs, save money, and improve your bottom line.

Insulate your business from rising energy and resource costs

Electricity

The price of commercial electricity in the U.S. increased 18% over the five-year period from 2001 through 2006 and will jump again when carbon caps or a carbon tax are put in place.

A $50/ton carbon tax would increase electricity costs by approximately 35% (Richard Newell, Duke University).

And it doesn't matter whether it's a carbon tax or a carbon cap and trade system — both will result in increased energy costs.

Average Retail Prices of Electricity (PDF), Energy Information Administration website

Transportation

The price of transportation is directly tied to the price of gasoline and diesel, and these fuels have increased in cost 97% and 89% respectively in California over the last five years.

If a $50/ton carbon tax is phased in over five years, gasoline prices would rise by an additional 12 cents per gallon per year; diesel would go up by 14 cents per gallon per year.

Source: CarbonTax.org, July, 2007

Yearly Average Diesel Prices in California, 2001 versus 2006, Diesel Prices without Carbon Pricing, California Energy Commission

Average for 2002 and Average from Jan 1 through June 7, 2007, Energy Information Administration

Water

Over the past five years, municipal water rates have increased an average of 27% in the United States. With more frequent and more severe droughts and growing population, water prices are expected to increase even faster in the near future.

Osmosis Day Spa & Sanctuary saves $6,540 every year by using a water filtration system and eliminating most bottled water.

Water Prices Rising Worldwide, Earth Policy Institute, 2007

Solid Waste

Tipping fees will continue to increase as municipalities struggle to cope with mountains of waste and encourage recycling. Where landfills are at capacity, waste companies are already forced to incur the costs of waste transport to remote locations.

However, many businesses don't realize the opportunity to reduce carbon by reducing the waste they produce. Since production and transportation of goods requires fossil fuels, lowering waste translates into a lower carbon footoprint.

3. Improve Productivity, Morale and Customer Relations

Businesses that are environmentally responsible are able to:

• improve their image
• attract and retain talented employees that are more committed and productive
• increase customer loyalty and sales
• improve business processes

A green working environment has proven time and again to improve employee morale and boost productivity.

Brett White, President & CEO of CB Richard Ellis

In fact, many business people see climate change as one of the biggest market opportunities ever. In 2006, when California was considering capping greenhouse gas emissions and some voices were saying it would be a bad idea, many others were pointing out the opportunity:

60 economists (including three Nobel Laureates) wrote an open letter to Governor Schwarzeneger stating that "Well-designed [climate change] strategies can stimulate innovation and efficiency, [helping] the state become a technological leader in the global marketplace."

4. Adapt to Changing Business Conditions

Everyone is talking about climate change. Customer preferences are shifting as a result. Businesses that show environmental leadership are creating a new market niche and stand to gain loyal customers. Businesses with a demonstrated commitment to the environment have:

• reduced regulatory and litigation risk
• competitive advantage in a culture of environmental awareness
• climate-friendly products and services ahead of the crowd

But many business people are predicting that the green niche will soon become "how business is done" — especially in the fast-approaching carbon- and resource-constrained world.

The great thing about the dilemma we're in is that we get to reimagine every single thing we do. In other words, there isn't one single thing that we make that doesn't require a complete remake. And so there are two ways of looking at that. One is like: Oh my gosh, what a big burden. The other way to look at it, which is the way I prefer, is: What a great time to be born! What a great time to be alive! Because this generation gets to essentially completely change this world. — Paul Hawken

Bottom Line: We Save You Time and Money

If your objective is to reduce your business's carbon footprint, you can do your own research (and spend lots of time) or hire a consultant (and spend lots of money). The Six-Month Energy Diet for Business ensures you results more quickly and cost-effectively. Through the monthly classes, conference calls, and the ongoing guidance of experienced sustainability consultants, you:

• make progress more quickly and confidently
• avoid expensive mistakes
• avoid expensive consulting
• expand your network of local experts who can help you in the future

Cost, Schedule, and Location

Our program leaders deliver the course in person or using state-of-the-art web conferencing.

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Note: It's also possible to conduct the course on-site for an entire green team/carbon reduction team. Contact us for more information.

Major Areas Covered

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