{"id":9509,"date":"2016-01-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"uncategorized\/becoming-carbon-neutral-through-alternative-energy-use\/"},"modified":"2020-07-29T15:25:07","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T15:25:07","slug":"alternative-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"news\/alternative-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming Carbon Neutral through Alternative Energy Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2351 size-medium\" title=\"Becoming Carbon Neutral through Alternative Energy Use \" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/8253338213_f19d8ace04_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Becoming Carbon Neutral through Alternative Energy Use \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Striving to \u201cgo green\u201d can have a big impact. Eco-conscious consumers today now expect that businesses lead by example and make efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. Not only can organizations capitalize on financial <a title=\"Should You Invest In Solar Energy Technology?\" href=\"articles\/invest-solar-energy-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">benefits<\/a> and boost ROI, but those who choose to use alternative energy sources, like <a title=\"Solar Engineering\" href=\"services\/solar-engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">solar power<\/a>, report an improved employee satisfaction and added credibility for business because of their leadership with\u00a0<a title=\"Sustainable Design Benefits The Community\" href=\"articles\/sustainable-design-benefits-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sustainability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Reducing CO2 Emissions<\/h2>\n<p>Carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide are greenhouse gases (GHGs) are among the many pollutants that contribute to global warming and associated health problems. <a title=\"Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Report\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eia.gov\/oiaf\/1605\/ggrpt\/carbon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">According to the U.S. Department of Energy, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) account for more than 80% of our nation\u2019s greenhouse gases<\/a>. On the other hand, with solar, this alternative energy source generates electricity by turning photons from the sun into usable energy, and you get clean electricity that does not cause the release of carbon dioxide making it carbon neutral.<\/p>\n<h2>Carbon Neutral<\/h2>\n<p>Carbon neutral, also called carbon neutrality, is a term used to describe the action of businesses and individuals taking action to remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they put into it. A carbon offset represents a reduction in carbon dioxide somewhere else, like a renewable energy project, to balance out any emissions you cannot reduce. The overall goal of carbon neutrality is to achieve a <a title=\"Renewable Energy Applications For A Zero Energy Building\" href=\"articles\/renewable-energy-zero-energy-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">zero carbon footprint<\/a> and <a title=\"Sustainable 'Green' Building Design Checklist\" href=\"articles\/sustainable-green-building-design-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">become as sustainable as possible<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To become carbon neutral, your organization\u2019s operations would need to be assessed in strict accordance with the <a title=\"Greenhouse Gas Protocol\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ghgprotocol.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard<\/a> (or <a title=\"Greenhouse Gases\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iso.org\/iso\/catalogue_detail?csnumber=38381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ISO 14064-1<\/a>) and offset the resulting emissions through a formally certified carbon credit scheme.<\/p>\n<p>Considering the average American is responsible for 50,000 lbs. of CO2 annually, it\u2019s important to make these efforts to become as carbon neutral as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Alternative Energy: Solar Power<\/h2>\n<p>Compared to other energy sources, renewable energy has substantially less impact on our environment including air and water pollution, water and land usage, global warming emissions, as well as public and wildlife habitat and health impacts. According to the <a title=\"U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\" href=\"http:\/\/www3.epa.gov\/statelocalclimate\/state\/topics\/renewable.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">EPA<\/a>, renewables are considered environmentally preferable to conventional sources and, when replacing fossil fuels, have significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n<h2>Embrace A Cleaner, Alternative Energy Today<\/h2>\n<p>Need more reasons why solar installation for businesses makes sense? Refer to our infographic, \u201c<a title=\"Financial Benefits of Solar Power For Businesses\" href=\"articles\/financial-benefits-solar-power-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Financial Benefits of Solar Power for Businesses<\/a>.\u201d Whether you\u2019re a large or small business, we have the solar solutions for your alternative energy needs. Becoming carbon neutral isn\u2019t as difficult as it sounds. Going green can bring benefits to the environment and build a great reputation for your business.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Solar Engineering\" href=\"services\/solar-engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lexodant Solar Technology<\/a> is at the forefront of the escalating solar industry, and is considered a leading consulting firm in the renewable energy field providing photovoltaic design and engineering services. We provide you with the best commercial solar power designs to maximize output and minimize environmental impacts. <a title=\"Lexodant Solar TechnologyOffice Locations\" href=\"about-kmb\/kmb-office-locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Licensed in 49 states<\/a>, we have the ability to work nationally without limitations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Striving to \u201cgo green\u201d can have a big impact. 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