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Green Your Business

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MAKE SUSTAINABILITY WORK FOR YOU

Guides and tips offer information on lighting, heating and recycling. Also learn more about Commercial and Industrial programs.

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Lighting

  • Turn lights off when not in use
  • Make the most of natural light
  • Match light levels to needs
  • Conduct a lighting assessment
  • Upgrade your lighting system
  • Replace incandescent bulbs
  • Use timers or photocells outdoors
  • Use LEDs for exit signs
  • Switch to LED holiday lghts
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Heating & cooling

  • Optimize HVAC
  • Minimize heat loss
  • Turn off equipment
  • Heat & cool spaces
  • Keep HVAC clean
  • Inspect HVAC
  • Adjust controls
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Office equipment & supplies

  • Turn off equipment
  • Non-toxic materials
  • Sustainable supplies
  • Sustainable furniture
  • Upgrade equipment
  • Painting & renovating
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Refrigeration

  • Head & low pressure  
  • Fan control
  • Maximize equipment
  • Keep fridge cool
  • Operate efficiently
  • Scroll compressors
  • Add desuperheaters
  • Control refrigeration
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Waste and recycling

  • Waste assessment
  • Waste management
  • Purchasing policy
  • Compost
  • Reduce
  • Reuse
  • Recycle
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Food and health

  • Serve vegetarian meals
  • Buy local food
  • Promote self-care
  • Promote whole foods
  • Enjoy slow food
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Conservation culture

  • Form a green team
  • Hire an Energy Manager
  • Plan with staff
  • Implement awareness program

Small & Medium Business

  • Green Your Business
    • Lighting
    • Heating & Cooling
    • Office Equipment & Supplies
    • Refrigeration
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Food & Health
    • Conservation Culture

Reduce light pollution, save money, see the stars

B.C. star-gazers couldn’t be happier to hear that BC Hydro Power Smart has launched a campaign to fight light pollution in this province.

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