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As much as it’s crucial for businesses to stay competitive with their technology, they also must stay on the cutting edge of sustainable practices in the workplace. There are two ways to make a workplace sustainable: implementing technology in an existing location to make renewable energy or using environmentally friendly materials and building practices to construct a new location.  

The Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is not ending, but 2019 is the end of the 30% benefit and will begin to reduce after this year. What does this mean for people looking to go solar? Act now on getting your systems purchased and installed. Either that or leave some cash on the table.

  Sustainability and environmentally friendly practices have become increasingly popular in recent years. The construction industry has become more invested than ever in lowering the environmental impact involved in their actions. An increase in public awareness, the passage of environmentally friendly legislation, and government incentives have all fueled the rising demand for eco-friendly construction practices. Here are a few sustainable construction trends that are growing in popularity.  

  Having an eco-friendly image is the way to go when promoting your brand in 2019. Brands such as Innocent and Lush have constructed their brand around their eco-friendly principles and it pays off. Today, consumers have a conscience, and making your company’s ethical views public and incorporating them into your brand is a great way to attract clientele. In fact, 90% of CEOs saying that sustainability is fundamental to success in business today.  

Sites eager to boost their mining power and power generation reliability may benefit from contracting an independent power producer. Although short-term power solutions have their advantages, independent power producers are effective in combating power outages and other power-related problems.  

As the effects of climate change slowly begin its toll on various countries around the world, millions of people have made their beliefs known that it’s time for the world to use green energy. This includes using hydro, wind, and solar energy sources which are derived in nature. For solar energy, users should invest in panels in order to generate electricity for various purposes.

Nowadays, most people are fully aware of the impact their actions have on the environment. In fact, people all over the world go to great lengths to reduce their carbon footprint. Most of these efforts take place in the home and in our personal lives: choosing showers over baths, separating the recycling and turning off lights as we leave rooms. Yet, for some reason, this noble effort doesn’t always translate to the office.

  When it comes to commercial LED lighting, there are a lot of rumors going around out there about what LED lighting is, how it works, and its benefits. Like any relatively new product, opinions are formed based on both facts and fiction.

“Green” cafes that operate with the wellbeing of the environment in mind are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some thoughts on the steps to building your own green neighbourhood café.  

The future is always hard to predict. But by tracing current trends in energy use, the solar energy industry, and scientific research into the future, we can pull back the curtain just a bit to steal a glimpse of what solar power might look like in 2038.