Charlotte County Retains ‘Florida Green’ Certification
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, recently honored Charlotte County for maintaining their Bronze Level certification under its “Florida Green” Local Government Certification Program. “Charlotte County is committed to protecting our natural resources and preserving our beautiful county. Our goal of a more sustainable future is driven by our Mission, to be the energy in making this a beautiful and enriching place to live, and by our Stewardship Vision: being committed to being good stewards of our resources,” noted Julia C. Galofre, Building Code and Sustainability Specialist. FGBC Executive Director C.J. Davila presented the award at a county commission meeting earlier this month in Port Charlotte. Since the local program was launched, 68 Florida municipalities have achieved certification, with 20 others registered and in the process of certification. Charlotte County Governmen...