Resource Smart Business Program
- Durango, Colorado, United States
Resource Smart Business Program Employees
Resource Smart Business Program Details
The RSBP is a free, voluntary certification program that helps local businesses operate more efficiently. Businesses who participate will learn how to assess their energy consumption, worksite wellness and overall sustainability. Businesses that make positive changes will then become "Resource Smart Certified" and receive recognition and promotion for their efforts. The RSBP is a collaboration between Fort Lewis College Environmental Center, Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE), Healthy Lifestyle La Plata, Local First, La Plata Electric Association and SWConnect and is funded through a grant from the EPA that was awarded to La Plata County.MissionThe RSBP aims to provide local businesses and consumers with accessible tools that promote informed resource use in order to create a thriving community, and benefit individuals, the economy and society.Benefits of participationFree Assessments, valued at $1,500Rebate(s) to implement energy efficiency measuresReduce operation costs, improve profit and cash flowOpen new markets and acquire new customersIncrease employee productivityBoost brand integrity for competitive advantagePositive media exposure and promotional materialsMultiple levels of participation and recognitionAccess to ongoing support and education on sustainable business practicesNetwork with other resource smart business participants and graduates
