Senators push for higher energy efficiency for small businesses

The Small Business Association (SBA) received an open letter from Senate Committee members on Small Business and Entrepreneurship July 31. The letter urged the SBA Administrator to implement programs on energy efficiency among small businesses as cited in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007.

The initiatives in the Act include an education program for small business owners and employees on energy efficiency through the Energy Clearinghouse program. It also includes grants for conducting pilot energy audits and a telecommuting program for small business owners and their employees.