Environmental Florida

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has more than $11 billion  included to coordinate, amplify and elevate our nation’s investment in a clean energy future.

Read the full White House press release

The event will be held on May 19-21, 2009 in Orlando at the Convention Center.  According to the event brochure the event:

This is a great opportunity to learn from global and regional experts in how to green your organization and prepare for the upcoming green and clean tech boom expected from the new presidential administration.

The National Association of Realtors is offering a green designation to the real estate agent membership that “encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate in spreading the green philosophy.”

Florida agents interested in receiving the designation can attend a 2 day course on January 20-21, 2009.  The cost is $299.    Call 800-669-4327 to register.

Lower fuel and home prices stall green building

Suggestions and tips for those concerned with Florida’s environment.

• Making sure your tires have enough air will reduce the amount of gas you need to buy
• Forget the phone book, save paper by learning to Google a phone number or address
• Do you really need the paper receipt?
• Use your computers sleep mode and save on electricity.

Visit here to find more tips for going green in Florida.