Companies Contributing to Cutting Energy Costs on Us and the Ecosystem

It can't be said enough: we only have one Earth, and the more resources we use, the less there'll be for future generations. We're already seeing the effects of overconsumption – global warming, climate change, and many others that have been buzzwords for the past year or so.

That said, companies who are doing their part to help conserve energy, say, through investing in development of more efficient off grid solar systems in Gladstone or elsewhere. However they go about it, they can pave the way to a cleaner, greener future, one step at a time. 

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Here are a few who've gone into energy efficiency as a way to lower emissions and all that bad stuff.

1. BuildingIQ – This company based in San Francisco helped save $700,000 worth of energy. It's also helped a hospital in Australia to cut its energy consumption by 20% - a considerable feat, given that said building measures more than 400,000 square feet.

2. Google – There seems to be nothing this company hasn't tried, and several of its attempts to tackle climate and energy concerns have been quite successful. There's its energy-efficient data centres, and its purchases of renewable energy to offset its carbon footprint.

3. Starbucks – In 2013, the company was able to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) equal to a little under 55% of electricity used in global stores. They've also started implementing energy-saving measures in many of their branches. Not to mention they re-evaluate such measures to account for their usage.

4. Cenergistic – Operating for nearly 30 years, this company has developed energy conservation techniques and programs for their clients. They aim to help their clients change how they view and use energy, as well as cut costs by not using more power than they need.

5. AGL – An integrated energy company based in Australia, this firm owns and develops several renewable energy sources, with a wide power generation portfolio. It sources energy through such methods as landfill gas in Tasmania.

Since they also make it a point to help companies reduce energy consumption, they also offer services aimed towards that, such as electrical contracting Emerald.