What Have We Learned

As of right now we are trying to increase the economic sustainability with in our country. We have made some steps towards being more resourceful, but these steps are baby steps in light of the situation. The US cannot continue “business as usual” prolonging the process of taking action towards becoming efficient. We need to instill stronger standardized regulations and guidelines requiring companies to create more efficient ways of conducting business. More education on tax credits, grants and reimbursements through federal, state, and local governments could increase the likely hood of companies establishing sustainability departments. This would help fast track the concept of becoming more efficient and sustainable in all three of the energy consuming sectors, residential, commercial, and industrial.

Energy auditing companies are becoming more abundant and are easily available to the public. However many companies only preform the audit and give the results. I believe it is imparative to bridge the gap between what the public knows about becoming more efficient and what the experts know. Not only is there a need to educate homeowners on energy efficiency, but there is a need for a standardized way of conducting business that helps build a plan that best fits customers needs and capabilities, then implement that plan. This type of full circle structure would help comfort people and allows for a more efficient progress of the project.

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