March 6th will be a very special day in Baldwin County, Alabama.  Habitat for Humanity will begin construction on it’s first unit seeking LEED certification.  The organization has always tried to focus on efficiency to lower future cost for their clients, but the recent push in sustainable development and knowledgeable green builders has reduced costs [...]

In an effort to boost renewable energy efforts, Alabama is investing over a million dollars in alternative energy sources throughout the state.  From converting cooking oil to bio-diesel in Henry County to creating electric energy from yard waste in Fultondale; the state is getting serious about finding new cheaper forms of energy.  One of the most [...]

You wouldn’t confuse Alabama as the greenest state in the nation, but they are working on improving their status.  Rep. Frank McDaniel (D-Albertville) recently sponsored a package of several energy efficiency bills, including one that would add incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs, certain natural gas appliances and other energy-saving materials to the state’s sales tax [...]

(Source: The Herald Tribune.com)
A recent remodeling project on Siesta Key by the company My Green Buildings has been declared “the greenest house in the state” by the Florida Green Building Commission.  Not one to rest on past accomplishments, My Green Buildings once held the honor of “the second greenest house in the state” for their [...]

Normally the company of Stewart Perry works with developing car dealer ships and retail centers.  However, when it came to designing and constructing their headquarters the company decided to re-brand itself with a focus on sustainable development.  Like many green buildings recently developed, this structure will serve as an example for all buildings in the [...]

You probably never heard of the town Edwardsville, Alabama. With a population of 194, no one can blame you.  However, this small…tiny…microscopic town is looking to receive a chunk of President Obama’s economic stimulus package to transform itself into the sustainability oasis of Alabama.
Edwardsville has been taken over by green fever.  2/3 of their proposals at [...]

The green industry is doing it’s part to shape Florida’s future.  Along with the upcoming Green Cities Conference and the Sustainability 2009 event, the Public Interest Environmental Conference is set to bring together some of the most forward thinking minds in Florida.  The event will be held on the campus of  University of Florida Levin [...]

The Orlando Sentinel recently ran an article about land development plans in untouched Volusia County. This isn’t going to be a few subdivisions, but an entire city of up to 23,000 housing units named Farmton.  These plans are being proposed by Miami Corp, a Chicago based company founded by the family who once owned Miami’s [...]

What does  a bank branch in Tampa and a 35-story office building in Miami have in common?  They are both seeking to alter how new buildings are designed and created in Florida.
Community First Credit Union in Lakeland, Tampa  is developing what should  be the state’s first zero-net energy commercial building. The branch will receive all [...]

Since it was established in 2004 the Florida Green Building Coalition has  awarded certification to only 10 cities and counties in Florida.  You can add Tampa to that list, as they received their gold certification in January.
After the Florida Legislature passed an energy bill endorsing Florida Green Building Coalition’s certification, Tampa undertook an effort to [...]