Supporters
This shows the dramatic shift that has already taken place in the corporate world recognizing the importance of energy efficiency, climate change, and sustainable designs for commercial structures.
Non profits who function in New Hampshire are listed on the main page if their focus is related to these topics.
| Our Partners | These are our major partners in developing this ordinance and effort. |
| NH OEP | Portal to the Office of Energy and Planning and their Energy Programs. |
| NH DES | Portal to the NH DES Climate Change program. |
| NH Energy Codes | Link site for existing energy codes in NH. |
| Federal Policy | Energy Efficiency Executive Order for federal facilities. |
| Federal Programs | A search-based list of federal energy efficiency requirements for the United States General Services Administration. |
| USCAP | A consortium of major corporations and environmental groups that has produced a balanced report and excellent web portal on energy efficiency, climate change and the opportunities it represents. Participants are Alcoa, GE, BP, Caterpillar, Duke Energy, DuPont, Lehmann Brothers. Their report for a mandatory market-driven solution is brief and easy to follow. "In our view, the climate change challenge will create more economic opportunities than risks for the U.S. economy." See the report page 5. |
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Major Corporations |
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| Dell | Dell's program includes recycling, planting trees to offset GHG emissions as part of computer purchases, and corporate reporting in terms of carbon emissions and energy usage. This is their main policy portal. |
| WalMart | Surprise!! The major corporate presence in Epping has a most-aggressive campaign to address carbon emissions, global change, and energy efficiency. Their programs are innovative and some of their newer stores are among the most efficient found anywhere. While Epping's store is still very progressive, some of their recent models are simply amazing. Renewable Energy - Sustainable Design in WalMart buildings - Aurora Colorado Store |
| Lowe's | Our other major corporate citizen has policies not only on energy efficiency but also wood products. |
| BP | An aggressive statement from one of the world's largest oil companies. " |
| Chevron/Texaco | Another major oil company. "First, we understand our responsibility as a caretaker, as a steward of the environment. Our absolute goal must be no harm – to the environment or to the people we come in contact with through our operations and our products. This is what our customers require and what our shareholders expect. This is the price of entry for our industry, and this environmental ethic will guide our operating principles forever." Peter I. Bijur, Chairman and CEO Texaco Inc. Speech. |
| Toyota | Welcoming our newest corporate resident shows that there is no stopping the power of energy efficiency and the impacts that a corporate policy promoting this effort has on the bottom line as Toyota continues to add jobs in the US and climbs the corporate ladder while other companies, who have ignored such issues, continue to fail. |
| Exxon/Mobil | Press reports on Exxon/Mobil's decision to cease funding the CEI - an entity that has been critical of climate change science. |
| Federal Express | "FedEx recognizes effective environmental management as a global corporate priority, and we are actively involved in environmental innovations and technologies designed to support this priority. In fact, FedEx is among the best Fortune 500 companies for its initiatives in environmental issues, according to the Council on Economic Priorities' Corporate Responsibility Profile for Environment.* " |
| Ford | "Ford Motor Company has consistently acknowledged the potentially serious consequences of climate change. We are committed to improving fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our range of vehicles. We will continue working on innovative policy approaches that encourage the development of advanced technologies and lessen greenhouse gas emissions. We have set several voluntary targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our plants, and we seek to achieve several industry emission-reduction targets for our products." |
| Cisco | "Cisco is committed to responsible environmental practices throughout our business. We have innovative programs designed to increase the energy efficiency of our operations, reduce waste and protect the environment in communities where we work. We conform to many international standards and make protecting the environment a priority." |
| QualComm | QUALCOMM is committed to being a positive and creative force in the protection and enhancement of the local and global environment. The fundamental principal of QUALCOMM's environmental policy is to minimize any negative impact to the environment while conserving natural resources. Using education and administrative controls, we continuously assess our processes and practices to identify areas for reduction in energy, waste and emissions. |
| GE | "GE’s size, experience and global capabilities enable it to take on big challenges and create visibility around needs in a way that few other companies can. Ecomagination is a business strategy to help meet customers’ demand for more energy-efficient, less-emissive products and to drive growth for GE." |
| Disney | "Strive for improved water and energy conservation in existing operations. Invest in technologies and systems that enhance water and energy conservation. Include water and energy management as an integral part of all planning for future projects." |
