Sunday, January 8, 2012

Energy Solutions Q&A

Here's a question from a reader: What is the best approach to engage an organization to participate in an energy efficiency program, when there is not a direct relationship to upper management?And here's my reply:I guess you know that your question raises a subject that I’ve written about many times. I’ll recommend a few of my blog posts:1. Scenarios for Energy Management2. From Energy to Cash

Friday, January 6, 2012

From Energy to Cash Flow

What would be at the top of a business leader’s wish list for the new year? Would it be greater sales volume, easier credit, lower taxes, streamlined regulations, or all of these? These wishes are really different means to the same end: improved capital recovery. In simple terms, capital recovery is the “velocity” at which an investment creates new wealth. From a shareholder perspective, it