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 "Putting Energy into Profits" is available as a free online download. This guide contains a wealth of useful energy efficiency information including:
- Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are 4 times as efficient as incandescent lamps and last 10 times as long in many cases.
- Light emitting diode (LED) exit signs use about 5 percent of the energy used by incandescent exit signs and 20 percent of the energy used by compact fluorescent exit signs.
- Installing occupancy sensors can save 20 to 75 percent of the energy used for lighting.
- Each dirty heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning filter (HVAC) can cost your business up to $5 per month in energy and may shorten the service life of your equipment. Replace your HVAC unit's filters regularly to save energy and maximize equipment life.
- Energy-efficient office equipment can lower utility bills due to reduced air-conditioning loads, as well as the lower energy cost of the equipment itself.
Please also see information on how your organization can work with us to spread the word about energy efficiency cost savings.
Global Warming and our Changing Climate: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions  (2.15MB)
Prices on long-lasting subcompact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are now very competitive
15 watt models can be purchased online, by toll-free phone call, or at many retailers for less than $5 per lamp and higher wattage models can be found for $8 or less. ENERGY STAR provide a list of which products qualify for the ENERGY STAR label, where you can purchase them, how much money and energy they will save, which manufacturers participate in ENERGY STAR, and the performance specifications for CFLs. For more information visit the ENERGY STAR page on compact fluorescent lighting.
LED Exit Sign Tech Sheet
Save Energy, Money and Prevent Pollution with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Exit Signs (193KB).
Visit these sites for additional help on becoming an energy-efficient business
Free Energy Audits for Manufacturers 
The Industrial Assessment Centers program is providing small and medium-sized manufacturers with free comprehensive industrial assessments. Included with the assessment are recommendations to help identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and save energy.
You could save up to $55,000 in potential annual savings.
This site also includes additional resources and self-help tools and expertise currently available to manufacturers throughout the United States.
ENERGY STAR Labeled Products
Visit this Web site to find lists of ENERGY STAR qualified products, and a store locator to help you find qualified products at a retailer near you. ENERGY STAR products are made by all major manufacturers and are available at stores everywhere.
Alliance to Save Energy - Business Energy Checkup
Visit the Business Energy Checkup, a guide to saving money and preventing pollution through energy efficiency steps you can take in your business. Business Energy Checkup helps you identify a wide range of energy efficiency options for your building.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC) - Fact Sheets
Visit EREC, a component of the Department of Energy's Customer Service Center, for information and technical assistance on many energy-efficient technologies. The EREC fact sheets cover technical topics in a down-to-earth way, including energy-efficient windows, solar hot water heating, loose-fill insulation, solar power, and landscaping for energy efficiency.
Hands-on Solutions to Improve Your Profits & Productivity
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has created a special guide book designed to help small businesses realize that saving energy makes good business sense. The guide portrays a comprehensive look at energy issues that are important to small businesses, including lighting, HVAC, solar, equipment, machines, motors and vehicles. The guide is also a great source for finding "expert assistance" as you proceed in your journey towards energy efficiency. This document is available in PDF Format.
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