California Case Studies

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Featured Business:
Clif Bar & Company, Berkeley, California

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Harmony Farm and Nursury, Sepastopol, California

Yearly Savings: $7000
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Seton Medical Center Coastside, Moss Landing, CA
Yearly Bill Savings: $2000

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Orchard Garden Hotel, San Francisco, California
Total Bill Savings: 20% of energy bill

Many small California businesses just like you have already successfully taken steps

ranging from lighting upgrades to implementing green building strategies to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To find out more, visit case studies associated different ways to save money:

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The Lobster Restaurant in Santa Monica installed 54 solar panels on its south facing roof. The system cost approximately $65,000, but rebates and tax credits brought the total cost down to about $20,000. The cost should be recovered through energy savings in about six years.

This guide walks through California climate change policy and highlights the key issues for businesses developing a climate strategy.

Ecology Action is a nonprofit environmental consultancy serving the Santa Cruz area that delivers cutting edge education services, technical assistance, and program implementation for initiatives that assist business and others to maximize environmental quality and community well being. Contact Ecology Action for your free consultation.