The County has implemented a variety of actions in an effort to reduce energy consumption and move toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thereby reducing the County’s carbon footprint. This Web site details many of those actions, and also offers tips on what residents and businesses can do to “go green.”

In the News

New Video Shows Broward's Green Initiatives
"Going Green" is more than just a slogan at Broward County. View a new video of our local government's environmentally green initiatives. More..

Cold Ironing Exploration Gets "Green Light" at Port Everglades
Port Everglades got the "green light" today from the Broward County Commission to begin exploring the possibility of installing shore-side power, commonly called "cold ironing," at the new Cruise Terminal 18, which will be the year-round homeport terminal for Royal Caribbean International's Oasis-class ships. If deemed fiscally and operationally feasible, Port Everglades will become the first seaport on the East Coast of the United States to install cold ironing. More..

Green Efforts in Broward County Operations Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A recently released environmental report finds that Broward County government exceeded its annual reduction goal of greenhouse (GHG) emissions -- carbon footprint -- in 2008 with an estimated reduction of 10,184 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalence (eCO2). This exceeds the target of 6,389 tonnes per year established by the Broward County Climate Change Government Operations Workgroup. More..

Broward County Joins WasteWise
Broward County Government has joined the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WasteWise program, a voluntary partnership program that seeks to reduce solid waste through innovative waste prevention and recycling techniques. The program asks that residents do what they can to prevent waste, use only the material needed to get the job done. More…

25 Broward Hotels Receive Florida Green Lodging Certification
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is working with local hotels and the Florida Green Lodging Program to protect and preserve Florida's environment. The Florida Green Lodging Program recognizes and rewards environmentally conscientious lodging facilities in the state. Through this rapidly growing program, Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection encourages the lodging industry to conserve and protect Florida's natural resources. See the growing list of hotels in Broward and learn more.

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