Florida Green Building Coalition

 Add Green To Your Bottom Line!

Even though it appears that the “Green Movement” has stalled, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In 2008, Governor Charlie Crist named seven additional appointments to the Florida Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate Change. Governor Crist established the Action Team on Energy and Climate Change by signing Executive Order 07-128, on July 13, 2007.

The team will develop an Action Plan to achieve targets for statewide greenhouse gas reductions, including policy recommendations and changes to existing law. Part of this plan includes residential building practices.

So, in the best interest of being proactive, Quick Wall is now a member of the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC). FGBC is a nonprofit Florida corporation dedicated to improving the built environment. Their mission is “to provide a statewide green building program that defines, promotes, and encourages sustainable efforts with environmental and economic benefits.”

The FGBC Green Home Standards indicate the criteria by which a Florida home can be designated green. By choosing to build green, you have chosen to reduce the burden on the environment and add value to your home through a voluntary Florida green home designation as administered by the Florida Green Building Coalition. FGBC’s purpose is to provide the tools and guidance necessary to help the contractor and supplier meet the needs of the homeowner, as well as reward and promote their efforts as a Florida friendly builder.

Why should you support a green design designation? 

Many homeowners are desiring and some insisting that their home be earth friendly, affordable to operate, and healthy to live in. FGBC’S Green Home Standard is a tool that will guide the customer through the process of selecting green features that are cost effective, benefit the environment, and will fit in with your current practice. The standard has been developed such that it is achievable by everyone and will be recognized as a statewide industry standard.

Being knowledgeable about green practices and products sets the builder and supplier apart from the rest of the crowd. In a market that is scratching for the attention from every prospective customer, being “Green” may be the difference between getting the project or not. When a customer is looking for a builder, it’s the minor differences that grab their attention. Today’s homeowners are identifying the importance of doing their part and owning a “Green” home. Therefore, to add some green to your bottom line, it might be a good idea to be a leader in this market and not a follower.