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Tips to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions around the office
- Turn your computer off when not in use.
- Use as little paper as possible when printing, photocopying and faxing.
- Always print on both sides.
- Remember to turn the lights off whenever possible.
The Saskatchewan Research Council website lists several energy efficiency Programs available throughout the province for commercial and municipal facilities.
Specific initiatives include:
- Municipal Energy Conservation Program
- The Solar Pool Heating Program
- Commercial Geothermal Rebate Program
- Net Metering
- SmartDriver Training
Related Links:
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers - Reducing carbon emissions around the office maybe easier that you think. Visit the Charted Institution of Building Services Engineers to learn more.
David Suzuki Foundation - Ways to go“carbon neutral”.
David Suzuki Foundation - Tips for reducing climate impacts at work.
E3 Fleet - Developed by fleet managers for fleet managers, E3 Fleet provides services and resources to assist trucking, utility, urban delivery, courier, government and other fleets that want to: Increase fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and reduce costs.
E3 Fleet's Green Fuels Map of Canada - Make sure to check it out. Find a station near you!
ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat Program - Using the power of the sun to heat buildings and water not only helps business lower costs, but it reduces the amount of harmful emissions produced. This program is offered to the industrial/commercial/institutional sector to install active energy-efficient solar air and water heating systems.
EcoEnergy - The Government of Canada offers a list of Inncentives and Grants for businesses that want to save energy.
ENERGY STAR® - Office Equipment - Want to learn more about the energy star label and what products you can purchase for your office that are energy efficient?
FleetSmart - offers free practical advice on how energy-efficient vehicles and business practices can reduce your fleet's operating costs, improve productivity and increase your competitiveness.
Green House Gas Registry - Some organizations have set goals and worked towards achieving reductions in their GHG emissions. Look at the Saskatchewan organizations that have committed to this cause.
Go Green Fund - The Province of Saskatchewan provides financial support to Saskatchewan's people, communities and businesses so that we can work together to create a green and prosperous future.
Government of Canada - resources for industry and business.
Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) ecoENERGY Retrofit Program - is designed to help industrial facilities overcome financial barriers to improving the energy efficiency of their operations. NRCan will provide a financial incentive of up to 25 percent of project costs to a maximum of $50,000 per application and $250,000 per corporate entity to help small- and medium-sized industrial facilities implement energy-saving projects.
Nature Canada - Lists actions and resources for reducing emissions.
One Less Tonne - An online tool for individuals and homeowners to calculate wasys to reduce their GHG emissions.
Pew Centre on Global Climate Change - Brings together business leaders, policy makers, scientists, and other experts to develop a new approach to climate change issues.
SaskAdapt.ca - Saskatchewan's climate change impacts and adaptation information centre.
