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I have read a lot of news items in the past weeks that deal with the topic of renewable energy and the way companies are on the look out for the solution that suits them best.

Here are some related news links on this:

• Google pumps more than $10m into next-generation geothermal
• Merck is investing in solar power
  
• Google beams cash into solar power
• Giant Retailers Look to Sun for Energy Savings

So where are companies now?

The simple answer is. Nowhere. And that is a pity.

It seems to me that there is a lot of talk of being more sustainable when it comes to energy consumption within companies but real actions and success stories are hard to find.

Do you know of a company that has succeeded? Yes? Then let me know.

In any case, here are some resources where to start when converting or switching to a more renewable energy source as a business:

• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Wikipedia on Renewable Energy
• Science Online on Renewable Energy

Once you know what possibilities are out there then I would advice every organisation to do the following.
Take a look at your energy consumption as an organisation and relate them to your organisational constraints and see what renewable energy source possibilities they have. Sounds a little abstract but it makes sense. In this way you will be able to have an idea what is possible for your organisation. If you are situated close to the coast then why not focus on wind energy and if you are in a place where you have a lot of sunshine then you should consider solar power as a one of your priorities.

So before you start to do a random investment, think first and then act

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