Green Business Certification

Green Business Certification

Green Business Calculator

Earn a $200 credit toward Green Business Certification

  • Take this Green Business Calculator
  • Answer the questions that follows the calculator

As a thank you for taking our calculator and providing your feedback, you will receive a $200 credit toward the purchase of full Green Business Certification.

I have changed lightbulb(s) Replace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

Save $6 per year.

I have bought ream(s) of paper (100% post-consumer recycled paper) Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper.

Save $0.80 per ream

I have set my air-heater thermostat. Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer.

Save $98 per year.

I keep my water-heater thermostat no higher than 120F Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Save $30 per year.

I have checked my air conditioner filter Air conditioner check. Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended.

Save $150 per year.

I have car(s) Buy a Hybrid Car. You can get 50 miles to the gallon and reduce the demand on oil. Your government hears you by how you spend your money. Between tax credits and fuel saved, you can save a lot!

Save $3,750 per year.

I carpool day(s) per week Carpool with friends and co-workers. Leaving your car at home just two days a week will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by thousands of lbs. per year.

Save $500 per year.

I have water heater(s) in my business that are insulated Keep your water heater insulated and save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $40 per year.
I have upgraded to an energy-efficient refrigerator.
Replace old, inefficient appliances.

Save $60 per year.

In the energy-efficient washing machine, I use warm or cold water, instead of hot water. Use warm or cold water, instead of hot water.

Save $63 per year.

I have weatherized my business Weatherize your business. Caulk, and weather-strip your doorways and windows.

Save $274 per year.

I turn off my electronic devices:
Lights $32 saved
Computers $65 saved
Turn off un-used electronic devices. Your electronic devices use a lot of energy. When you're not using them, turn them off.

Save $256 per year.

Business walls and ceilings are well insulated. Increasing your insulation in your walls and ceilings.

Save $245 per year.

I have tankless water heater(s) Switch to a tankless water heater.This way, your water is heated as you use it rather than keeping a large tank of water hot. This is more efficient and gives you an 'unlimited' supply of hot water.

Save $390 per year.

Change old window(s) to high rate double pane. Switch out your windows to double pane. Double pane windows keep heat in your home so you need less energy to stay warm and cozy. Change at least 6 medium or large windows.

Save $436 per year.

At work, I always print on both sides of the paper. Print and make copies on both sides of the paper to save trees and ink.

Saved $2.50 per year

I choose re-usable cleaning products like sponges instead of paper towels. Choose re-usable cleaning products like sponges instead of paper towels that cause excess waste.

Saved $25.00 per year

I use ceiling fans instead of air conditioning. If you're remodeling your home, install a ceiling fan. On those summer days that are too hot, use the fan instead of air conditioning.

Saved $22.00 per year

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