Dear  Local  Business,  
 
SEEDS  (Sustainable  Energy  Education  and  Development  Support),  a  community  based  non-­‐
profit  organization  in  NEPA,  in  association  with  Workforce  Wayne  and  PPL  Electric  
Utilities,  is  pleased  to  announce  their  new,  2010  summer  pilot  program  Wayne  
Businesses  Conserve!  The  goals  of  the  program  are:  
 
• To  recognize  Wayne  County  businesses  as  they  strive  to  conserve  energy.  
• To  demonstrate  and  share  simple,  affordable  and  economically  sound  energy  conservation  
techniques.  
• To  support  energy  conservation  and  renewable  energy  development  among  NEPA  
businesses.  
• To  raise  awareness  of  the  many  benefits  a  sustainable  energy  future  will  provide  to  
our  local  economy  and  community.  
 
This  summer,  ten  businesses  have  volunteered  to  participate  in  WBC.  Learning  from  the  
successes  and  limitations  of  this  pilot,  we  hope  to  establish  a  permanent  program  in  the  
fall,  open  to  all  Wayne  County  businesses.  
 
Beyond  the  support  of  local  renewable  energy  development,  SEEDS  is  dedicated  to  
promoting  general  sustainable  living  in  NEPA.  As  such,  we  want  to  actively  support  our  
community’s  buy  local  campaign.    
 
We  believe  your  business  carries  products  and/or  offers  services  that  our  
participants  might  be  interested  in  purchasing.  Included  with  this  letter  is  an  
“application”  that  outlines  the  requirements  of  the  program  and  the  services  businesses  
may  need.  We  would  like  to  assess  what  products  or  services  you  can  offer  and,  with  your  
permission,  list  you  on  our  developing  website  as  a  local  partner.  
 
If  you  are  interested,  please  fill  out  the  enclosed  form.  You  can  mail  it  to:  Danielle  Hoffman,  
1379  Bridge  St.  Honesdale,  PA  18431,  or  call  (570)  352  2488  and  I  can  come  pick  it  up.  
 
I  look  forward  to  hearing  from  you!  Please  feel  free  to  contact  me  with  any  questions.  
Thanks  you  for  your  time,  
 
Danielle  Hoffman  
 
SEEDS  intern  
Wayne  Businesses  Conserve!  
wbc.seeds@gmail.com  
570  352  2488  

 
  
 
 

WBC!  Local  Partner  Offering  Form  

Tell  us  what  you  have  to  offer  our  participating  businesses  and  we’ll  list  you  on  our  website  
as  a  Local  Partner.  We  want  to  know  about  any  products  or  services  you  provide  that  can  
help  businesses  conserve  energy,  improve  efficiency,  protect  the  environment  and  save  
some  money.  Anything  from  post-­‐consumer  products  to  insulation,  from  energy  efficient  
lighting  to  instant  hot  water  heaters,  energy  audits  to  green  contracting.  And  if  you  see  
something  we’re  missing,  please  let  us  know!  Thanks!  
 
Return  to:  SEEDS,  1379  Bridge  St.  Honesdale,  PA  18431  or  wbc.seeds@gmail.com  
 
CONTACT  INFORMATION  
Business  Name                        
Hours  of  Operation                      
Contact  Name           Title              
Phone             Email                
 
PRODUCT  &  SERVICE  INFORMATION              
Please  list  any  products  or  items  you  sell  that  conserve  energy  or  are  energy  
efficient:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please  list  any  services  you  provide  that  could  assist  a  local  business  interested  in  
conserving  energy:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 YES!  We  would  like  to  be  featured  as  a  WBC!  Partner  on  your  website!  
 YES!  We  would  like  to  be  added  to  your  e-­‐mailing  list!  
 YES!  We  would  like  to  participate  in  this  program  in  the  future!  
 
 
Signature                                 Date    
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Wayne Businesses Conserve!

Application
Are you ready to be recognized for your energy conservation efforts? We want to highlight Wayne County businesses’
steps to be more sustainable. Once you complete the application below, the Wayne Businesses Conserve! intern will
contact you for a site visit and help to answer any questions. Once your application is approved, you will receive a listing
on the Wayne Business Conserves web site, a press release about your participation in the newspaper, and a
poster/sticker to display in your business. Also after approval, your Wayne Businesses Conserve! qualification is valid for
two years and then can be easily renewed/updated.

Return to: SEEDS, 1046 Cochecton Tpk, Tyler Hill, PA 18469 or wbc.seeds@gmail.com

Contact Information
Business name_____________________________________________________# employees_________________

Street address_________________________________________________________________________________

City__________________________________________ State_________ Zip_________________________

Contact person*________________________________ Title____________________________________________

Phone number_________________________________ Email__________________________________________

*The contact person should be responsible for ensuring the business has committed to the actions below.

Energy Conservation
Required:
 HVAC system is set back each night or weekend (with programmable thermostat or dedicated staff person in charge
of this task).
 Signage in place to remind customers/employees to turn off lights when not in use.
 Non-emergency indoor lights are shut off each night.
 Employees are required to use computer power management settings to turn off monitors after 20 minutes or less of
inactivity (screen saver)
 Incandescent bulbs have been converted to compact fluorescent bulbs or LEDs.
 Office policy requires Energy Star certification for new computers and kitchen equipment.

Choose at least two:

 Employees are required to turn off computers each night at power source/power strip.
 Linear florescent lighting uses T8 or T5 bulbs with electronic ballasts.
 Occupancy sensors are installed in infrequently used areas such as bathrooms, copy/storage rooms, or break rooms.
 Emergency exit signs have LED or similar low wattage bulbs (< 5 watts per sign).
 Lighting capacity has been reduced.
 Outdoor lighting is on a timer or photosensor.
 Doors, windows, cracks have been weatherized.
 Insulation of walls, ceilings, floors has been increased.
 An energy audit has been conducted to assess areas for improvement in efficiency.

Renewable Power
Optional:
 Wind, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, geothermal or other renewable energy installed on-site.
 Renewable energy purchased from utility.

Transportation
Choose at least one:
 Perform annual commuter survey.
 Offer select employees compressed work schedules (e.g. four 10-hour days, or nine 9-hour days).
 Offer select employees telecommuting options one or more days per week.
 Building provides secure, covered bike parking for employees.
        
 Offer employees an incentive for commuting by bike, walk, carpool or for driving a fuel efficient car (>40 mpg)
 Have a green fleet purchasing plan in place.

Water Conservation
Required:
 Monitor for and repair all leaks in plumbing.
Optional:
 Sinks have 0.5 gallons per minute (GPM) or lower faucet aerators in restrooms, 1.5 GPM or lower in kitchens.

Purchasing & Waste Prevention

Required:
 Printers/copiers with duplex capabilities have double-sided printing as the default setting; if no duplex capability office
collects single-sided paper for reuse.
 Limit disposables by providing durable plates, utensils and cups in break room/shared spaces.
Choose at least one:
 Printer/copy paper contains 30 percent or greater post-consumer recycled-content, chlorine/bleach free.
 At least two other frequently purchased paper products contain 30 percent or greater post-consumer recycled content
(such as toilet paper, paper towels, note pads, post-it notes, envelopes, etc.).
 Promotional materials contain 30 percent or greater post-consumer recycled content AND display this percentage on
the final product (such as brochures, mailers, business cards, etc.).

Recycling & Composting

Required:
 Business recycles all paper, bottles, cans, and batteries.
 Recycling containers are readily available and properly labeled.
 Employees receive education on how to properly use recycling system at employee orientation and once per year.
 Work with property mgmt, janitorial, and maintenance agreements and/or staff in order to meet recycling goals.
Choose at least one:
 Business returns or recycles empty printer and toner cartridges.
 Business donates or recycles electronic waste.
 Business collects and composts coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable scraps.

Alternative measures If there are one or two required items above that you cannot meet, you are welcome to
describe some alternative actions your business has implemented in their place. Please attach additional sheets.

Cost/Benefit In an effort to quantify the cost/benefit to implement any of the above commitments, please fill out the
below as best you can when returning the application. You can then have this as a worksheet for future self-monitoring.
i.e. Commitment: Programmable Thermostat installed, $80, 5/20/10, noticed decrease in kWh from same month last year
Commitment Cost Date Comments

kWhrs/month _______ at start of program_______(date) Then record + or – over corresponding month last year, below.

Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

 
   

For internal use only:

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Approved by Date Valid until