It used to be that companies invested in green technology just to look trendy. Solar and wind alternatives made for good publicity, but as soon as they ceased to be economically viable, executives wouldn't hesitate to cut their losses.
Now it seems as if green technology is here to stay! Earlier this month, Verizon Wireless announced plans to generate 70 million kilowatt-hours' worth of solar energy to power its 19 nation-wide facilities. From Starbucks' conservation efforts to Apple's commitment to solar, corporate America is finally realizing that investing in green energy cuts costs and, as a result, bolsters their bottom lines.
The average cost of electricity has risen by more than 35% since 2001, and for many businesses (especially smaller, independently-owned ones), that increase constitutes a major concern. So what are their options?
Layoffs? Reduced hours and overtime? Cut employee benefits?
Surely, these measures, extrapolated over the global economy, would prove devastating. But there are responsible ways in which companies can stay afloat and competitive in today’s market. For instance, Starbucks is reducing its energy consumption costs by 25%. Based on conservative estimates and current electricity prices, the renovations will save the company approximately $50 million a year by the end of 2015.
Don’t chase the dream – follow the green. (Only in this case, green represents money and renewable energy!) It’s a lot easier to get ahead in the free market when your costs are less than your competitors’.
Today’s Fortune 500s are betting the future of their companies on the green revolution being victorious. In March, Apple revealed that 75% of their operations are powered by alternative energy. Energy bills can represent as much as 75% of total operating costs for a single data center (of which Apples owns TONS), so the investment in a low-cost energy source can pay for itself in relatively no time at all!
Sound like something your business might be interested in?
Don’t tremble at the sight of your utility bills. Never worry about making the rent versus keeping the lights on. By investing in a cost-effective generator like NRGLab’s SH-Box, not only could you be paying as little as $0.03 per kW, but you could help solve global warming. The SH-Box is 100% carbon-free; powered by a poly-crystalline core that harnesses geothermal energy. It’s light-weight and portable. When you’re done at the office, you could even bring the SH-Box home with you!
Sound like a pretty good deal? You can learn more about NRGLab’s various green energy projects, including the SH-Box, by visiting nrglab.asia. If corporate America has come around – shouldn’t you?
So spend a dime now. Save a dollar tomorrow. And let NRGLab help you do it.
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