All kinds of partnerships...

An article in the Morning Sentinel of Maine highlights a local school's efforts to reduce energy costs by conducting an energy audit and acting on the results (article here). It sounds as if Honeywell is doing the audit at no cost, but only because it will profit from instituting some or all of the recommended changes.

Nothing unusual here - but for energy firms interested in education outreach, doesn't this sort of audit make imminent sense as part of a business-education partnership? It doesn't always have to be a lesson plan on energy conservation - there are many ways to help education and reinforce brand equity and community goodwill.