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Jim’s reputation as a business speaker has been recognized by industry professionals and numerous publications.
Jim Harris – a leading innovation speaker – who can help grow your business
Leading the green movement as an environmental speaker for businesses
Most of us think of SUVs as the No. 1 energy hogs, but they represent only 3% of North American CO2 emissions, while 38% is from buildings. And when you add the embedded energy of materials (8%) the figure jumps to 46%. Buildings account for 72% of electricity use, 39% of energy use and 14% of water consumption.
Our built environment is a huge opportunity for energy efficiency improvement.
As of Sept. 1, 2009, 100-watt incandescent light bulbs can no longer be manufactured in or imported into Europe.
European households will save up to $80 a year on electricity bills, leading to EU-wide savings of up to $7.9-billion to $15.8-billion, according to European Union estimates.
Read more in my column at the National Post : http://bit.ly/4Nh9yY
I discuss how making green choices can improve your companies standing in the market in my latest column in the National Post.
“So far, we have examined how energy efficiency can cut costs and drive bottom-line profitability. But going green can also drive top-line revenue with explosive markets, committed green consumers and value-driven employees.
Companies are going green to position themselves as leaders in rapidly expanding markets….”
See the full text here: http://bit.ly/4SGs09
