Going Green?
In Florida You Have a Choice
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ORLANDO, Fla. -
With over 17,300 certifications since 2000, the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is by far the largest certifier of green homes, communities, hi-rise residences and local governments in Florida. 
Florida Green are the only national or international green standards developed with Florida-specific criteria. They address Florida's hot-humid climate, environment, topography and natural disasters.
FGBC's process, including low builder fees, is often more affordable than other certifications. The free market aspect of FGBC certifiers keep costs low.
We need your help to lead and promote a state of sustainability with environmental, economic, and social benefits through regional education, information, grassroots outreach and certification programs.
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Florida Green: Ability Housing Breaks Ground on Orlando Affordable Property
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Ability Housing, the City of Orlando and Florida Housing Finance Corp. have commenced work on Village on Mercy, a 166-unit affordable housing development.
The project will revitalize a 13-acre blighted parcel. Ebert Norman Brady Architects is the architect and Sauer Inc. is the general contractor.
Located at 1740 Mercy Drive, the four-building property will be close to Lake Lawne and within a 15-minute drive of downtown Orlando.
Ability Housing plans to build the community using environmentally friendly materials in order to qualify for Florida Green Building Coalition certification.
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FGBC News: Lennar Unveils New Neighborhood at Babcock Ranch
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Lennar Homes has introduced its new Trail's Edge neighborhood featuring five Wi-Fi Certified models at Babcock Ranch.
Homes are built to Florida Green Building Coalition standards, emphasizing energy and water conservation.
Babcock Ranch was created by Kitson & Partners with respect for the natural environment and the philosophy that smart growth and sustainability work hand in hand. Half of the town's 18,000-acre footprint is set aside as greenways, parks and expansive lakes.
With over 17,300 certifications since 2000, the Florida Green Building Coalition is the largest certifier of green homes, communities, hi-rise residences and local governments in Florida.
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'Florida Green' Certification Avoids 'Greenwashing' with FGBC Tools
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The high-performance building
 industry continues to gain traction, which is good news for Florida builders, developers and homeowners.
But with this growth comes an emerging problem: "greenwashing."
Home Innovation Research Labs is reporting that greenwashing - or presenting a product as more environmentally friendly than is the case - can be a problem.
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Neal Communities Earns Builder of the Year from the Florida Green Building Coalition
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 The Florida Green Building Coalition, the leading certifier of green projects in the state, recently honored the top "Florida Green" certified projects.
Neal Communities received a Builder of the Year award, marking the fifth consecutive time the builder has earned this honor since 2013.
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t the March 23 ceremony in Orlando., Neal Communities was given the award for the most single-family homes certified.
In 2015, the Florida Green Building Coalition held a special 15-year anniversary celebration, and Neal Communities was named the No. 1 builder out of the top 15 builders from 2000-15.
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Register for 2018 SEBC at Gaylord Palms
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 The Southeast Building Conference and the Florida Green Building Coalition are partnering to create a "Green Trends" zone of booths and exhibits and
at the annual show.
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FGBC Observes Earth Day Around State
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 During Earth Day celebrations across the state FGB
C members' dedication, creativity and innovation, supported by technology and advanced, passionate grassroots engagement made a difference in Florida.
"Florida Green" local governments such as Manatee County held events as well as communities throughout the state.
 Members attended Earth Day related events at Earth Day @ Kennedy Space Center, the
13th Annual Central Florida Earth Day, the
Earth Day Festival at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the
St. Petersburg Fifth Annual Earth Day Festival and the
City of Hollywood Green Team Earth Day Event, the
Earth Day 2018 Celebration Jacksonville Landing and the
Earth Day 2018 Celebration at Washington Oaks.
Thanks!
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LOOKING BACK: WCI's Venetian Golf & River Club Earns 'Florida Green' Standard
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VENICE, Fla. -- In 2004 the Venetian Golf & River Club, by WCI Communities, Inc. reached another environmental and healthy home milestone, earning the Green Development Design Standard certification by the Florida Green Building Coalition.
Overall, The Venetian, based in Venice, Fla., was the fourth and development to pass the group's community-wide green building standards.
Florida Green are the only national or international standards developed with Florida-specific criteria. They address Florida's hot-humid climate, environment, topography and natural disasters.
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June 7-8, 2018
ULI Florida Conference
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Naples, Florida
June 6-8
Florida Planning & Zoning Association Annual Meeting
ALOFT Hotel
Orlando, Fla.
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June 26-29
Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Orlando, Fla.
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Thursday, July 19
Sustainable Florida Forum
SeaWorld Ports of Call
Orlando, Fla.
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July 19-22
AIA 2018 Convention & Tradeshow
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla
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Aug. 15-18
2018 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, Fla.
August 16-18
Florida League of Cities Annual Conference
The Diplomat Beach Resort
Hollywood, Fla.
Sept. 11-14
American Planning Association
Florida Annual Conference
Palm Beach County Convention Center
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Feb 19-21, 2019
The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS)
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nev.
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Beginning in June Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) residential projects will be featured on Houzz®, the leading platform for home building design and remodeling.
"Houzz is both an excellent and invaluable resource not only for FGBC members but owners and buyers who search for images, products and ideas to use in their individual green projects," noted FGBC President Jeremy Nelson. "From the multitude of design websites, our Houzz channel showcases our members' most current green design, sustainable products and 'Florida Green' certified new homes."
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Congratulations to the Florida Green Building Coalition category winners in this year's Tallahassee Building Association Parade of Homes.
Kessler Construction
Over 1,900 square feet
Tallahasse Homes, LLC
Under 1,900 square feet
FGBC is a sponsor of the annual event. Executive Director C.J. Davila presented the "Florida Green" entry awards.
This year's Parade of Homes featured over 26 homes in Leon and Wakulla Counties.
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