What steps are big business taking to go green?  Quite a bit, take a look at this short YouTube video to find out.

Search for Business Loans, Grants and Financing | Business.gov

Today, while searching through forums for interesting news and information to share with my readers, I found many questions about how to find government loans and grants for green businesses. I did the digging for you and found a handy search tool for U.S. Business owners looking for business loans, grants and financing. In addition, there is a U.S. government webpage with business loans and grants resources and news. Please share with myself and your fellow readers if you have any other additional resources that have been helpful to you in the past.

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Bloom Energy Officially Unveils the Bloom Box Today

Bloom Energy, a U.S. fuel cell developer, revealed the Bloom Box today. The Bloom Box is a solid oxide fuel cell that uses hydrogen, natural gas, methane or other fuels to produces electricity. This device can generate electricity without connecting to an electric power grid. In addition, the electrochemical process generates significantly less emissions than a typical power plant. It has been designed for installation in residences and small businesses. Google, FedEx, Wal-Mart, eBay, Staples, and even the CIA are among a some of the companies currently using the Bloom Box.

This new eco-friendly technology may have some large benefits and with it comes a large price tag. A commercially-sized Bloom Box costs $700,000 to $800,000. There has been some skepticism about the reliability of this new technology. Will the Bloom Energy live up to it's mission, "to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone on earth."?  Time will tell.

This image was provided in conjunction with Bloom Energy's press release earlier today.

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Truck Fuel Efficiency Device to be Tested in NASA Wind Tunnel

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has joined with Navistar Inc., NASA's Ames Research Center, and the U.S. Air Force and industry in the development and testing of a new device. This new device may be used to reduce the aerodynamic drag of semi-trucks increasing fuel efficiency by up to 12 percent. Both commercially available devices and prototype devices will be tested in the world's largest wind tunnel. A 12 percent increase in fuel efficiency translates into an approximate annual saving of 3.4 billion gallons of diesel fuel and $10.2 billion in fuel saving. Kambiz Salari, LLNL lead scientist on this project, says retrofit semi-trucks could be brought to market in three years.

NASA's Wind Tunnel May Hold the Answer to Big Rig Fuel Efficiency | GreenBiz.com

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For American Consumers, a Responsibility Revolution

For American Consumers, a Responsibility Revolution

Restaurant Industry Survey Uncovers Motivation For Going Green

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Green initiatives gaining traction in restaurants Nation's Restaurant News The hard part still is measuring ROI in terms of new revenue. The direct correlation is not clear, yet.” The study, “The Better-Run Restaurant: ... Restaurants Going Greener to Save Costs and Attract Customers, New Study FindsPR Web (press release) all 4 news articles »

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