The earth provides enough to satisfy every person’s need but not every person’s greed…When we take more than we need we are simply taking from each other, borrowing from the future, or destroying the environment and other species.      -- Mahatma Gandhi, Principle of Enoughness

 Get Smart. Get Efficient. Useful Links
Click to download a zipped file of documents and useful links for small businesses and others who are interested in saving energy, greening their operations, and working toward overall sustainability. Warning, this folder will grow with resources as we travel around the state with the Get Smart. Get Efficient energy efficiency workshop.

This workshop can be scheduled for your town, community, or business.

How clean is the electricity I use? - Power Profiler Power Profiler will: Determine your power grid region based on your ZIP code and electric utility Compare the fuel mix and air emissions rates of the electricity in your region to the national average Determine the air emissions impacts of electricity use in your home or business Power Profiler is very easy to use and takes about 5 minutes. To start, all you need is your ZIP code.

Welcome to Great Green Careers!  Looking for a new job in the green economy? Find the best jobs for solar energy, wind energy, sustainable building, clean tech, skilled trades, environmental health and safety, engineering, and much more!

  

	Home Improvement: Make your home more energy efficient using Energy Star Appliances Making your home more energy efficient with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and help to protect the environment. Improving energy efficiency is also an important first step for homeowners interested in green remodeling. ENERGY STAR can guide you in making your home more efficient — whether you do-it-yourself or hire a qualified professional.
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Biodiesal Producers	AC&S (Nitro) Pending: Emerald Biofuels (Institute) Pending: River Valley Bio-Refinery LLC (New Martinsville)

Learn more about the Energy Efficient Tax Credit 

Learn more about Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Below you will find an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency.

Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified products qualify for a tax credit. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, without a tax credit. More

Daniel Bonasso's PowerPoint on Tax Credits and Financing    

Download a one-pager on Tax Credits