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Energy Program Helps Reduce Greenhouse Gases
By Mr Ethanol | June 11, 2007
The Southern:
Haresh Thakkar with GMC Construction Group in Carbondale said the state’s Small Business Smart Energy Program should definitely be an asset to his company.
The program, which is a partnership between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has already reached more than 650 small businesses in the state and has helped cut greenhouse gas pollutants, while creating new jobs and helping small businesses stay competitive.
As part of the SBSE program, the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) at UIUC offers Illinois businesses no-cost energy audits, economic feasibility analyses and whole-building design assistance for new and existing structures to lower their energy costs. These improvements make the businesses more profitable and competitive.
“With rising utility costs, we must continue to step up to help small businesses lower their energy bills and implement effective green solutions,” said Gov. Rod Blagojevich. “Many energy efficiency improvements are incredibly cost-effective, but businesses frequently are unaware of their opportunities in choosing an efficient and sustainable design.”
Blagojevich said more small businesses across the state should take advantage of this program, which works to save money, protect the environment and create more jobs.
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