Declare Your Energy BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) in 2007!

Everyone is doing it – Are you?

• Herman Miller: 100% Green Energy for power needs by 2020.
  
• Walmart: Will sell 100 million compact fluorescent bulbs at Walmart and Sam`s Club locations by the end of 2007 savings as much as $3 billion over the lifetime of the bulbs for their customers
  
• Home Depot: Offset all carbon emissions created in 2006 by the company headquarters and part of the emissions created by associates commute to work and business travel. The largest offset through reforestation in the U.S. according to the Conservation Funds Go Zero Program.
  
• Google: Will house the largest corporate solar installation in the U.S. - 1.6 megawatts - enough for 1000 average California homes
  
• Alcoa: Reduce energy intensity by 10% by 2010 (draft measurement on web site)
  
• Your Business Here: Climate Neutral by 2020 or 50% Energy Reduction by 2020?
  

Which local business or organization will be the first to declare their energy BHAG in 2007?! RSVP and send us your energy goal today (to info@e4s.org)!
For businesses and organizations on the sustainability path, energy is one of the first, lowest hanging fruit projects that is sure to bring triple bottom line results. Set your goal to impact the energy your business uses in buildings, processes and transportation to:

• Reduce the amount of energy you consume
• Use more renewable energy sources
• Offset your carbon emissions.

Your goal can have these results:

• Reduce costs
• Increase energy security and reliability (the blackout of `03 occurred on a sunny August day)
• Improve air quality and reduce air quality related illnesses
• Create new businesses and jobs in next generation energy industries

Your Next Steps:

1. Email us your BHAG and we’ll post them online (to info@e4s.org). Depending on how many declare a goal, we may ask you to declare at the E4S Event.
2. If you have a business that can assist others in setting or reaching an energy goals email us your company info (to info@e4s.org) and we’ll put it on an energy resource page.
3. Attend these E4S workshops.
4. Attend these future E4S Third Tuesday Network Events.

1. Why goals and especially BHAG’s can em"power" your company
2. Who is setting Energy BHAG’s in NEO
3. Who can help you meet your energy goals
4. What impact energy reduction and renewables can have our your business and our community

January 16th Presenters Include:

• Mike Dungan, Business Interiors and Environments
• John Seryak, Go Sustainable Energy
• Andrew Watterson, City of Cleveland
• Aaron Godwin, The Renaissance Group
• Dr. Michael Polsinelli, Advanced Spinal Care Center
  

What if all E4S business and organizational members found 10% in energy savings this year! What positive impact might this have on our economy, environment and health! Together the E4S Network is building a sustainable economy for all.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: RSVP for this free event today by filling out our online form (see registration button above) or call 216-451-7755.

LINK TO DIRECTIONS (click here): Follow GLBC instructions to the Brewery Tasting Room, 2701 Carroll Ave.

EXHIBITOR TABLES AVAILABLE: Organizations and businesses that embrace
sustainability are invited to reserve an exhibitor table. $150 for a
whole table, $100 for a shared, half table. Current E4S Members receive
$50 off tables. Click on the button above to apply for an exhibitor
spot. A member of the E4S team will then contact you.

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