2. How Green Programs Work Points based system Primary Categories: Energy Water Health Materials
3. Energy Expertise :Inform, Motivate, Implement Educate customers on energy savings opportunities – behavioral changes, new products & bogus claims Motivate customers to implement measures leveraging our incentives and other financial resources (ARRA) with right prioritization Inspect for improvements in quality control
4. Best Practices Involve your local utilities early in the design & specification phase Energy advice & recommendations Applicable incentives & rebates Assistance with quantifying benefits Knowledge of additional resources ARRA funding/grants Local participating contractors Potential in-kind opportunities – manufacturers/distributors Assist with promotion/marketing of project
56. Higher Cost Options Higher Investment/Longer paybacks Consider Project’s Goals Solar PV Spray In Foam High Performance windows Ultra-high efficiency AC
59. Useful Resources State of Florida Rebates & Incentives http://www.dsireusa.org/ State of Florida Renewable Incentives http://www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/incentives.htm
60. Additional Resources Local Government Green Building Incentives Reduced permit fees; expedited permitting Check with your local municipality Florida Green Communities Incentives Targets Affordable Housing Loans, grants & technical assistance http://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/local/florida.asp