Residential Electricity and Utilities Partnership |
| A partnership has been
formed with Florida's residential electricity and utilities
providers. These agencies offers both a rebate program and energy
conservation inspection and certification services.
The residents of MerryPlace will reap multiple
benefits from living in a green community. In addition to
the “big picture” benefit of sustainability and
reduced environmental costs, residents will enjoy lower utility
bills, healthier homes and positive publicity.
Learn of the designs and information behind
MerryPlace Energy
Efficient Home Design and learn "What
It Means To Be Green" |
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The Florida Green Home Standard gives
suggested methods to make a home healthier and more sustainable,
both in terms of the materials that initially go into it, and
in the continuing cost of energy, water and maintenance associated
with all homes. |
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Owning a 'green' home could also
green your wallet with utility and maintenance savings, higher
appraised value - better for resale and home equity loans,
and improved health benefits. |
| The designation could help
you as a builder: |
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Gain valuable promotion and
advertising. |
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Differentiate your home from the competition |
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Market quality, 3rd party inspected workmanship. |
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Gain increased customer referrals. |
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Add to the marketing value of your homes. |
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Reduce costly callbacks. |
The Certification Process |
| Registered Florida Green Coalition
Certifying agents are available to assist with certification
and verification |
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| The designation could help you as a homeowner: |
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Enhance the profitability of resale. |
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Enhance the affordability of operation. |
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Enhance the indoor air quality of the home. |
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Increase the durability of the home. |
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Provide for greater access to mortgage money |
| Energy-efficient design |
| Home Energy Ratings |
| Energy-efficient appliances and lighting |
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| Water-efficient appliances and fixtures |
| Reuse greywater/rainwater |
| Drought tolerant landscapes |
| Efficient irrigation system |
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| Appropriate lot choice |
| Preserve native plants/trees |
| Manage erosion control |
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| Resource-efficient materials |
| Recycled materials |
| Durable low maintenance design |
| Manage construction waste |
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| Combustion safety |
| Moisture control |
| Ventilation and filtration |
| Control VOC emissions |
| Design for easy cleaning |
| Consider universal design |
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| Protect the home from hurricanes, floods, wildfires,
and termites |
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| The designation could help you community: |
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Conserve water resources |
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Manage solid waste and stormwater. |
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Provide and maintain affordable housing |
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Maintain affordable and reliable energy
sources |
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| The standard was
developed by a committee of builders, architects, researchers,
environmentalists, developers, energy raters, realtors, and
other members of the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
Membership in the non-profit Coalition is open to anyone and
there is a regular review process for making modifications to
the standard. The green development standard is also available
for designating land developments. Consider joining the Florida
Green Building Coalition and adding your input. |
