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.”
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Broward County Offers Free Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Inventory Training
In response to multiple inquires from municipalities about developing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories, the Broward County Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division is inviting representatives from all cities and towns within Broward County to a free training session on the topic. The training will be held on Friday, December 11, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the auditorium at the South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. More...
The C3 Challenge
The Broward County Pollution Prevention,
Remediation and Air Quality Division is
launching the first Conservation and Climate
Change Challenge (C3 Challenge), an educational
competition intended to engage students,
teachers, school administrators, staff and
parents in practical strategies to reduce carbon
dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions
school-wide and at home.
More...
Power It Down August
27
Join Broward County and make a commitment to
switch off computers, monitors and printers on “Power It Down” Day, August 27, in an effort to
slash energy consumption costs with the simple
flick of a switch. More...
Join Us and Take a
Pledge!
The county with the most Energy Star pledges
wins a $5,000 grant, courtesy of Wal-Mart and
for the Drive $marter Challenge the winner will
receive a $3,500 grant from AutoZone.
Broward County has made a commitment to do its
part to save energy, prevent climate change, and
protect the environment by entering two national
green counties competitions sponsored by the
National Association of Counties (NACo).
Drive
$marter Challenge Pledge
You can find out exactly how many hundreds of
dollars you can save on gasoline with your
specific vehicle by taking six easy driving and
maintenance actions. Learn about more than 20
money-saving gas tips, extensive resources, and
receive discounted vehicle maintenance coupons.
Take the pledge!
More...
 2009
Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR Pledge
Change a light in your home, business, or school
to an energy-efficient one, or choose among
other actions you can take to help save energy.
To learn more ways to save energy and receive
valuable Office Depot coupons, take the pledge!
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 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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