Saving on Energy Costs a Big Priority for Small Biz Owners

Saving on energy costs is a big priority for small business owners, shows a new study from the National Association for the Self-Employed.

50 percent of micro-business owners have made efforts to reduce their energy costs by implementing energy-saving measures in their home and business, according to the data.

40 percent of respondents indicated they had implemented energy-saving measures in their home only, while only nine percent of respondents indicated they had not undergone any energy-saving changes in their home or business.

49 percent of survey respondents indicated they were willing to undergo and pay for the implementation of energy-saving measures in their home and/or business. Of those that were unsure or unwilling to implement these measures, 46 percent indicated that this was due to cost.

59 percent of small business owners believe that policymakers should prioritize a national energy policy.

80 percent of survey respondents favored tax credits to individuals who implement specific energy-saving measures in their homes

76 percent favored grants and tax credits to small businesses to help them afford implementation of energy-saving measures in their business.

60 percent favored increasing the use of nuclear power and the creation of new power plants

61 percent favored tax subsidies to energy companies to encourage the expansion of alternative energy sources.

58 percent of respondents opposed the creation of a cap-and-trade system that would limit emissions of greenhouse gases.