Inkwood Books
Haddonfield, NJ – The NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Sustainability recently approved Inkwood Books application to the NJ Sustainable Business Registry. The NJ Sustainable Business Registry was created in 2014 to implement the Sustainable Business Initiative (SBI). The SBI was developed to assist small to medium businesses in raising awareness, educating and motivating companies to pursue sustainability as a competitive business strategy and shared community responsibility. The Registry provides resources and networking opportunities in adopting best practices in sustainability.
- Inkwood Books, located on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, documented its commitment to sustainable practices through various strategies including: energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, and supporting community initiatives. Congratulations to Inkwood Books!
For more details regarding the NJ Sustainable Business Registry
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program
NJ’s Clean Energy Program offers significant financial incentives for commercial, industrial, and governmental customers to integrate energy efficient and renewable technologies into new construction, upgrades, and new cooling & heating equipment installations. Get on board with Clean Energy, and find the Power to Save.
Direct Install
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Local Government Energy Audit
First step in identifying cost-justified energy efficiency measures for buildings owned by local governments, NJ Colleges and Universities, and 501(c)(3) non-profit agencies. These facilities could include offices, courtrooms, town halls, police and fire stations, municipal wastewater, schools, community centers and more.
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Pay for Performance
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EPA Portfolio Manager
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New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry
-A no cost way to promote your business, save money, distinguish your business, and demonstrate your concern for the environment.
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