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
Quality, Commitment Take Southern Crafted Homes to the Top
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All Southern Crafted Homes marketed under their "Eco-Crafted" label are FGBC certified. And the green amenities are provided at no additional cost. Result: Happy customers! This Strathmore II model scored 134 points and was certified at the silver level, with a HERS rating of 69. It features four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car courtyard style garage, den, bonus room, covered lanai, covered upper deck. Energy Star appliances and lighting, water conserving plumbing fixtures, and Florida Friendly landscaping are some of the green features. Southern Crafterd Homes is located in Land O Lakes. Joe Weaver with Cool Green Consulting in Apollo Beach is 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
February 7, 2012
FGBC Regional Event-Palm Beach County
3583 Northlake Blvd
North Palm Beach, FL
Sponsored by Super Green Solutions
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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
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February 29, 2012 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Local Government Clean Energy Forum
On-line Webinar
Sponsored by 1000 Friends of Florida and the Future Is Now Foundation
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March 19-21, 2012
PowerUp Energy Expo
Hilton Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach, FL
www.powerupenergyexpo.com/
March 23, 2012
Low Impact Development (LID) Expo
Twin Lakes Park
Sarasota, FL
Sponsored by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP)
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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.
