RENEWABLES
and working with the renewable energy industry for more flexible contracts . The company currently has more than 335 renewable energy projects in operation or development around the world , ranging from on-site generation of solar , wind and fuel cells , to wind farms and wholesale energy purchases . Walmart is committed to going 100 percent renewable by 2020 . According to the company , they ’ re 32 percent of the way there . What small businesses can do Believe it or not , smaller businesses can use their agility to incorporate renewable energy into their business . According to an Opus Energy survey ,
78 percent of small businesses are keen to be supplied with renewable energy . To go green , small businesses have an array of options such as fixing operational inefficiencies , assessing building infrastructure , and exploring alternative energy and technology . Small businesses can analyze electricity use and examine where savings can be made , and simple acts such as turning computers and lights off when not in use can save 5-10 percent off energy bills . Businesses can also apply for funding with the Green Deal , a government-backed initiative that helps businesses improve the energy efficiency of
16 February 2016