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newsrel -- California Air Resources Board now accepting applications for CoolCalifornia Small Business Awards Program

Posted: 03 Sep 2014 10:22:21
Please consider the following news release from the California
Air Resources Board: http://bit.ly/1qcjQ9F
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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 3, 2014

NEWS RELEASE 14-66

CONTACT:

Melanie Turner
(916) 322-2990
mturner@arb.ca.gov


California Air Resources Board now accepting applications for
CoolCalifornia Small Business Awards Program

ARB to recognize green business efforts, sustainable practices 

SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board is accepting applications
now through Nov. 3 for its fifth CoolCalifornia Small Business
Awards Program, which recognizes small businesses that integrate
environmental stewardship and sustainability into their business
practices.

California small businesses that reduce energy use, conserve
water and minimize their greenhouse gas emissions are
demonstrating climate leadership and can compete for a
CoolCalifornia Small Business Award.

“This is an opportunity to recognize the many small businesses
across the state that are taking actions to save money while
reducing their environmental impacts and greenhouse gas
emissions,” ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols said. “These small
business leaders are demonstrating that making smart
climate-friendly choices is good for the environment and for
their bottom line.”

Small businesses that meet the requirements can apply online for
an award between Sept. 2, 2014, and Nov. 3, 2014, at: 
http://bit.ly/1BaoPed. Winners will be recognized by ARB at a
public ceremony in Sacramento in February 2015, and will be
profiled on the CoolCalifornia.org website and in a statewide
press release.

Awards will be given to small businesses in two categories:

CoolCalifornia Small Business of the Year Award: Awarded to small
businesses that have taken significant actions in 2013-2014 to
reduce their climate impacts, demonstrated measurable greenhouse
gas reductions and documented benefits from the actions they have
taken (e.g., cost savings, return on investment, etc.) by using
tools such as the CoolCalifornia small business carbon
calculator.

CoolCalifornia Climate Leader Award: Awarded to small businesses
that were proactive in reducing their environmental impacts and
can describe in detail the specific actions taken in 2013-2014 to
reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.


Last year ARB recognized 13 small businesses that took a variety
of actions to save money while reducing their environmental
impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. These included installing
light emitting diode (LED) lights and energy efficient equipment
or solar panels; supporting carpooling, bicycling and alternative
fuel vehicles; composting and growing fruits and vegetables to
serve on-site to their guests; using recycled/reused/repurposed
products and materials; and digitizing all paperwork and patient
records. 

For information on past winners, visit: http://bit.ly/Z6f3fs


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Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.

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