Monday, January 19, 2009

California Green Consultants

By R. Michael Richmond

Los Angeles seems the perfect place to host the second-ever Green Consultant Training. California's forward thinking businesses and government faces one of the country's most challenging combination of environmental needs comparatively. The strain of resources such as energy, the growth of communities, and the desire to keep nature unspoiled make California the leader of environmental cause by sheer necessity.

Businesses have been blamed for their ignorant and sometimes willful actions that has harmed our land. Yet, there seems a broad attitude to become a part of the solution in this era of Green concern. Businesses represent a large part of the resource drain and pollution or rash problem, but businesses are now putting their money and efforts into Green projects. It is important that these are done in effective and meaningful ways rather than token and superficial public relation style.

However, there are hundreds of effective and low-cost Green practices that can be plugged into any business of any size. Unlike the LEED program, there is not need to throw $100,000 or more at building renovations that have a 15-20 year payback. Even the most modest budgets can use the strategies introduced in monthly segments to earn a company's Green Business certification with the Green Business League.

Does a Green building automatically equal a Green operation? Not really. It is more than possible to have a Green building with some very un-Green tenants. It seems obvious that Green operation or practices are a vital part of Going Green, and it only requires some professional guidance to discover how easy and effective installing these practices can be.

To this end, the Green Business League has taken the aggressive approach of placing no less than 250 Green Consultants across America. This is just a drop in the bucket compared to the number of businesses who could use some help in their own Green transition. With more than 100 Green Consultants in training, it seems that they will hit their goal ... and more.

The California Green Consultant class will attract students from all over the country as well as the state of California. Students from Brazil, Dubai, Bermuda, Australia, and Canada are also attending Green Consultant classes. Every business can expect increased demands and rising energy price that will literally force them to Go Green, but Going Green isn't as easy as it seems. The assistance of a Green Consultant turns a difficult task into a manageable task that will also serious reduce the internal costs of operation.

Finally, there is a clear path to earning a Green Business certification that is surprisingly affordable. Using a monthly system, any company can accumulate 100 points by adopting the simple yet effect ideas. Going Green is a progressive project that allows the modest cost to be spread out over several months. This program works for small, medium, or large businesses equally well. In the end, every company Goes Green in its own unique but realistic manner. The Green Business League thereafter services as a business resource connecting Green Businesses locally and nationally to other Green businesses. - 16747

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