If you’ve been around this blog long enough, you’ve probably heard something about the North Alabama Building Performance Challenge (NABPC). But what you might not have thought about is why you should take the challenge yourself. It’s time for us to change that.
6 Reasons to Participate in the North Alabama Building Performance Challenge
Simply stated, the goal of the HBBC is to reduce energy consumption by a targeted 20% in participating buildings across the city. Huntsville has already committed itself to becoming one of America’s most sustainable cities, but the municipal government simply can’t do this on its own. That’s where the Challenge comes in. By increasing efficiency by just 20%, we can save literally millions of dollars in North Alabama alone.
So why should you participate? Let’s take a look at a few of the reasons.
1. The North Alabama Building Performance Challenge will save you money
We couldn’t start this any other way. The first, most obvious—and probably most important for lots of people—reason you should participate in the North Alabama Building Performance Challenge is because it will save your business money.
How? Simple—increasing efficiency means paying lower utility bills. A lower utility bill means your company is saving cash. Most business exist to make money, so this is a win-win situation all around.
2. And you can reinvest that money
You’ve just saved your company bundles of cash by increasing energy efficiency by 20% in your building. Great, but now what? Well, you could reinvest those savings in any number of ways. With more capital freed up, your company could raise wages, make further improvements to the building, or embark on a totally new venture.
It really is up to you. But the main thing to remember is that these investments will come entirely from energy savings—and would essentially cost the company nothing.
3. You’ll help the community
By taking the Challenge, you won’t just be helping your own company. You’ll also be bringing loads of benefits to the community.
To understand why, think of the big picture. Plenty of businesses just like yours will be participating. Together, your upgrades will foster new business opportunities throughout the area while creating a more sustainable footprint.
And the upgrades will show up everywhere: Municipal buildings, hospitals, universities, and commercial sites are just a few places that could take the challenge.
4. You’ll spread the word
We believe in 100% percent sustainable energy for all, but we can’t do it alone. By taking the Challenge, you’ll help spread the word about sustainable energy.
The NABPC will publicly recognize partners and participants when they reach their goals. In addition, we’ll use a public map to promote buildings and owners who achieve ENERGY STAR certification. There’s no such thing as bad publicity, as the saying goes, and that’s especially true here. Who doesn’t like hearing about increasing efficiency and saving money?
5. It’s a good way to go green
Have you ever thought to yourself that it would be nice to go green, if only you could find a way? Here’s your chance.
Increasing efficiency is good for the environment. Using less electricity reduces demand and lessens the burden on the grid. And that’s not all. It also helps reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil.
From Energy.gov:
More efficient commercial, institutional, multifamily, and industrial buildings reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil, protect the environment, and save billions of dollars in energy costs that can be spent growing businesses, investing in new technologies, and creating American jobs.
More jobs. Economic growth. A better and greener environment. What’s not to like?
6. And most importantly…
…You’ll get this sweet participation decal.
So what are you waiting for. Contact us today for more information.
