Source: Energy Star Small Business Success Stories
Success stories of how small businesses from around the country have succeeded in saving energy and costs can provide valuable insights into new solutions, thought provoking ideas, and encouragement for others. Learning by example can be highly beneficial, and often adds greater understanding of the tips and guides that are provided by ENERGY STAR. These are some of the reasons that the ENERGY STAR Small Business Network has been steadily growing the success story website. This is an effort to recognize success by highlighting the energy programs of a variety of small businesses, as well as an educational tool for firms looking to establish or grow their own energy efforts. A variety of business types are represented from restaurants to car dealerships, offices to food markets, and team efforts or community challenges. Visit the site soon to find additional inspiration.
Success Stories & Awards
If you’re not convinced that energy efficiency will save your organization money, you don’t have to take our word for it. Small businesses and congregations around the country are saving energy and money while improving their facilities through efficiency. Some examples of success stories and ENERGY STAR Small Business and Congregations award winners are below. If you have a story to tell, please contact us at: epasmallbiz@energyandsecurity.com.
Bartlett Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Team Green Zone provides energy efficiency measures implementation support to its 600 members…more
Dagher Engineering highlighted areas for high impact energy efficiency upgrades in their new office space through benchmarking with Portfolio Manager (which earned the office space an ENERGY STAR score of 89)…more
Dreyfuss and Blackford Architects reduced their office electricity use by 32% through energy efficiency measures—the success of the program has inspired their employees to make changes to their own lives as well…more
Patriot Subaru saves over $13,000 annually at their dealership and creates a more enjoyable space for their customers and employees…more
Pizza Hut locations in Gainesville FL save over $20,000 annually at six restaurants by installing high efficiency lighting…more
Thomas Mott Bed & Breakfast saves over $10,000 annually through renovation and installation of energy efficient heating systems…more
Vic’s Market saves over $38,000 annually by upgrading their lighting and using energy efficient freezers…more
The Winneshiek Energy District of NE Iowa works with members to inspire them to implement cost-effective energy savings and behavioral changes…more