06524nam 2200601 a 450 991082713050332120240410170750.01-61324-967-5(CKB)2550000000060301(EBL)3019696(SSID)ssj0000569135(PQKBManifestationID)12204051(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000569135(PQKBWorkID)10540848(PQKB)10893972(MiAaPQ)EBC3019696(Au-PeEL)EBL3019696(CaPaEBR)ebr10671261(OCoLC)758384475(EXLCZ)99255000000006030120090626d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrGreen movement in business[electronic resource] /Karin E. Sanchez, editor1st ed.New York Nova Science Publishers20091 online resource (172 p.)NovinkaDescription based upon print version of record.1-60692-188-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.Intro -- GREEN MOVEMENT IN BUSINESS -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- GUIDE TO PURCHASING GREEN POWER -- ABSTRACT -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- 2. THE DEFINITION OF GREEN POWER -- 3. THE BENEFITS AND COSTS OF GREEN POWER -- The Benefits -- The Costs -- Contracting Challenges -- Public Relations Risk -- 4. OPTIONS FOR PURCHASING GREEN POWER -- Renewable Electricity Products -- Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) -- On-Site Renewable Generation -- 5. STEPS TO PURCHASING GREEN POWER -- Identifying Key Decision Makers -- Gathering Energy Data -- Choosing Green Power Options -- 6. PROCURING RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY ANDRENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES -- Developing Criteria for Screening Suppliers and Products -- Collecting Product Information -- Creating a Procurement Plan -- 7. PLANNING AN ON-SITE RENEWABLEGENERATION PROJECT -- Screening the Technologies -- Obtaining Resources and Assistance -- Creating a Project Plan -- Procurement Strategy -- Anticipating Possible Barriers -- Installing and Operating anon-Site Renewable Generation System -- 8. CAPTURING THE BENEFITS OF THE PURCHASE -- The Environmental Benefits -- Internal Promotion -- External Promotion -- 9. CONCLUSION -- 10. RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -- U.S. Department of Energy -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- Green-e Renewable Energy Certification Program -- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES -- Overview -- Benefits of Green Power -- Utility Green-Pricing Programs -- Green Power Product Lists -- On-Site Renewable Generation -- Government Incentives for Renewable Energy -- Interconnection with the Utility Grid -- Measurement and Verification of System Performance -- GLOSSARY -- APPENDIX A. GREEN POWER CONSIDERATIONSFOR FEDERAL AGENCIES -- Federal Definitions of Renewable Energy -- Federal Motivations for Green Power Purchases -- Procurement Approaches to RenewableElectricity and Certificates.Federal Assistance for on-SiteRenewable Generation Projects -- Key Elements of a Successful Procurementor on-site Installation -- Capturing the Benefits of the Purchase -- Information for Potential Suppliersto the Federal Government -- Summary of Green Power Opportunitiesfor the Federal Government -- Federal Resources for Green Power Information -- THE GREENING OF U.S. CORPORATIONS -- ABOUT THIS ISSUE -- U.S. COMPANIES EMBRACE GREEN TECHNOLOGY -- Green Building -- Green Energy -- Green Operations -- What's Ahead -- CORPORATE EXECUTIVES ON GOING GREEN -- Rick Wagoner, GM (General Motors Corporation)Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) -- H. Lee Scott, Wal-Mart President and CEO -- Chad Holliday, Dupont Chairman and CEO -- Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO -- Steve Jobs, Apple CEO -- Jeffrey Immelt, GE (General Electric) Chairman and CEO -- Alan Mulally, Ford Motor Company President and CEO -- THE RISE OF CORPORATE STAKEHOLDERSVASANTHAKUMAR N. BHAT -- The Debate over Environmental Policy -- New Strategies -- The Power of Stakeholders -- Moving toward Sustainability -- NGOS AND BUSINESS -SHARED GOALS,MUTUAL TRUSTBRAD KENNEY -- What Is an NGO? -- NGOs and the Business Community -- Shared Goals -- Shared Opportunities -- CONSUMERS DEMAND GREENTRACI PURDUM -- Building Green -- Manufacturing Green -- Traveling Green -- The Green Bottom Line -- GREEN BUILDINGS -- RISK-FOCUSED ATTENTION -- NEW OPPORTUNITIES -- USING THEIR POWER -- THE DEMAND FOR GREEN INVESTING -- SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE SUPPLY CHAINPATRICK C. PENFI ELD -- REDUCING COSTS AND ELIMINATING WASTE -- ENERGY COSTS AND CONSERVATION -- A LOOK TO THE FUTURE -- POINT/COUNTERPOINT:THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT? -- GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP IN THEQUEST FOR SUSTAINABILITYBY BOB WILLARD -- GREENING BUSINESS INVESTMENT:HOW ABOUT A CARROT?BY MARGO THORNING -- Impact of Mandatory Programs for GHG Reduction.The Role of Economic Growth and Technology in GHG Reduction -- The Role of International Partnerships -- The Importance of Technology Transfer for Emission Reductions -- Strategies for Promoting Institutional Change -- Broadening the International Partnershipto Include All Major Emitters -- IN CONCLUSION -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- Additional Readings on Green Corporations -- Internet Resources -- Online Reading -- Filmography -- EPA'S GREEN POWER PARTNERSHIP -- REDUCING THE RISK OF CLIMATE CHANGE -- WHAT IS GREEN POWER? -- WHY ARE ORGANIZATIONSBUYING GREEN POWER? -- Differentiation and Competitiveness -- Climate Change Commitment and Energy Stability -- A Cost-Effective Energy Strategy -- Local Impact and Community Leadership -- BENEFITS FOR GREEN POWER PARTNERS -- Expert Advice -- Publicity and Recognition -- Tools and Resources -- Credibility -- Why Buy Green Power? -- Why Buy Green Power? -- Join the Green Power Partnership -- Earned Recognition -- INDEX -- Blank Page.Novinka (Series)Industrial managementEnvironmental aspectsUnited StatesBusiness enterprisesEnvironmental aspectsUnited StatesGreen movementUnited StatesIndustrial managementEnvironmental aspectsBusiness enterprisesEnvironmental aspectsGreen movement658.4/083Sanchez Karin E1626210MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910827130503321Green movement in business3962098UNINA