Heating Oil is up 42% and rising.
1.    Have an energy audit performed, invest in the recommendations and get the rebates.
2.    Apply to foundations and donors to utilize solar and other one time environmental changes to decrease costs, take control your heating costs and reinvest into your programs.

Gasoline is up 28% and rising.
1.    Implement telecommuting and teleconferencing for staff
2.    Evaluate vehicle use for efficiency and effectiveness
3.    Convert to hybrid vehicles, change usage, change vehicle types
4.    Apply for one time grants or donors to purchase fuel efficient vehicles

Medical is up 6%-35% depending on your size and rising.
1.    Switch plans
2.    Change to deductible plans and set up Health Services Accounts for employees
3.    Provide a level of Self Insurance
4.    Employee Health Initiatives

Food is up 4% and rising
1.    Buy from Food Cooperatives
2.    Buy in bulk from Warehouse vendors
3.    Buy in bulk with other nonprofits
4.    Create your own foodstuffs thorough preserving
5.    Open your own grocery

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