How the New Energy Bill Can Boost Your Small Business

The energy bill signed last month has some special considerations for small businesses that can help you boost your energy-efficiency and bottom line.

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy but until now haven’t had the same opportunities for money saving, energy efficiency projects as big business.

Here’s the scoop (Via GreenBiz):

Under a pilot program included in the energy bill signed into law last month, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer low-cost loans for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that want to improve their energy and fuel use.

The two-year pilot will lower the fees on 7(a) business loans for efficiency projects and fund grants for Small Business Development Centers that will offer free energy audits and efficiency trainings for small companies. The directive also requires the SBA to encourage SMEs to offer telecommuting as an option to employees, and give priority to small companies researching energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.

Read the full article here Small Businesses to get Energy Efficiency Help and check out Energy Star for Small Business for more ways you can take advantage of energy efficiency opportunities.