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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Green Consultant Training in California

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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.

However, where do businesses turn once they have exhausted the three or four popular ideas commonly promoted in Green seminars? Sure, it is a good idea to change the lights to save energy, attending a Green seminar is certain a good idea, and getting a programmable thermostat to turn down the heat at night pretty much runs most businesses to their limit of Green ideas.

While costs involved in Going Green keep far too many companies from full participation, the fact is that there are hundreds of effective and affordable Green ideas that can be adopted by nearly any business with a minimum of interruption. Many people are familiar with the LEED program that requires $50,000 to $250,000 of investment to reach their lowest level of certification. The vast majority of business can't get go there. The Green Business League offers a "Green Business" (rather than Green Building) certification that is easily available to businesses that rent or lease. Even those companies that own their business will find this program a good step in the right direction.

Think again about businesses that do not own their own building. The vast majority of businesses rent or lease their facilities. Those that do own, may anticipate a move in the future and calculate that putting money into the building will only go to someone else's benefit. The Green Business certification from the Green Business League is very affordable and is not tied to building ownership.

The Green Business League is currently training 250 Green consultants nationwide in an effort to provide the reliable resources for the Greening of any type of business. This, however, is simply not enough. California is an example of a state with a vested interest but complex problems. Businesses must share in the task of sustainable and Green transition. Earning a Green Business League "Green Business Certified" status is a positive step that needs to be accomplished by thousands of other businesses.

Green Consultants are also coming from Canada, Bermuda, Brazil, Australia, and Dubai. We all know that this is an international issue, and the project is expected to grow enthusiastically. Those considering a career in this hot market have the advantage of being the first to step into a profession that seems to have no boundaries. It simply takes a passion for the cause and a willingness to commit to something that the business world radically needs.

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.

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