ARCSA and FGBC Sign MOU
The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) and the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) intended to strengthen efforts to protect Florida’s natural resources and advance green building practices. The tenets of the partnership include: Promotion of affordable, climate-specific green building 
practices; recognition that rainwater catchment is a significant aspect of green building; and, recognition that rainwater is a valuable, underutilized resource and that its capture and use can alleviate challenges related to the limited supply of potable water.
Under the MOU, the organizations agree to::
A. Advocate the use of the FGBC Green Building Standards in Florida
B. Advocate the use of the ARCSA guidelines and standards for operating and regulating rainwater catchment systems
C. Develop resources that educate industry professionals and the public about green building and rainwater catchment systems
D. Advocate incentives for builders and developers whose projects are certified under FGBC Standards and who incorporate rainwater harvesting into their projects
E. Promote the professional designations and training programs offered by FGBC and ARCSA
FGBC Store Offers Online Payment Options
You can now pay online for all FGBC services, including membership, certifying agent registration, and project certification fees.
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This Week's Feature Project
Cantin Builders Walks the Talk
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| Parts of the existing home were recycled and used in the construction of the new home, which achieved FGBC gold certification and a HERS of 61. | A 4,500 gallon rainwater catchment system supplies irrigation for the landscaping, which is Florida-Friendly certified. |
Cantin Builders in Port Charlotte removed an existing home but was able to re-use some parts of the home such as the AC unit, the pool equipment, and a few other items. The remaining parts of the removed home were recycled. A 4500 gallon rainwater storage tank to be used for irrigation was installed under the paver driveway. All landscaping has been certified to be Florida Friendly. The newly constructed home has no and low VOC finishes, eco-friendly flooring and insulation, and a HERS rating of 61. The home located at 12550 Bacchus Road in Port Charlotte earned the FGBC gold-level certification with a score of 164. Michael Solitto was the FGBC Certifying Agent.
North Port Earns FGBC Gold
The City of North Port has achieved the gold-level FGBC Green Local Government certification by earning 41 percent of its 295 maximum applicable points (MAP). We salute North Port for its many green achievements, but pay special tribute to it adopting the Florida Green Building Coalition green building standard as official minimum criteria for new government buildings and for offering incentives to green businesses who lcoate in the community. View a complete list of Noth Port's green achievements under the FGBC website "Search" tab, click on "Project Search."
Regional Events
January 26, 2012 at 5 p.m.
FGBC Regional Networking Event
St. Johns, Duval, Flagler Counties
City Council Chambers
160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B-106
Palm Coast, FL 32164
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MiaGreen Expo 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
www.MiaGreen.com
January 28, 2012
Lunsford Arena Dedication Open House
FGBC Certified
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
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February 7, 2012
FGBC Regional Event-Palm Beach County
3583 Northlake Blvd
North Palm Beach, FL
Sponsored by Super Green Solutions
More Info
February 24, 2012 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Energy & Water Expo
Deltona City Hall Commission Chambers
2345 Providence Blvd
Deltona, FL
PH: (386) 878-8853
Email
March 19-21, 2012
PowerUp Energy Expo
Hilton Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach, FL
www.powerupenergyexpo.com/
FGBC Background and Mission
The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is a nonprofit 501(C)3 Florida corporation dedicated to improving the built environment. Our mission is "to lead and promote sustainability with environmental, economic, and social benefits through regional education and certification programs."
FGBC was conceived and founded in the belief that green building programs will be most successful if there are clear and meaningful principles on which "green" qualification and marketing are based. We are a membership-based organization governed by a Board of Directors and corporate officers who are elected by the general membership.
The FGBC is continually finding new and innovative ways to educate builders, developers, local governments, and consumers about how to achieve a healthier, more environmentally sustainable future.
