Stay Cool AND Save Money
Despite our love for Florida, we’re not always happy to endure the long hot summer. Home air conditioning (AC), a modern luxury, accounts for more than 40% of our utility bill and if your system is not working… Read More
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Earth Day Vision – Rethink, Restore, Restart
Last year, the pandemic certainly gave us all pause to reflect on our personal and professional priorities. The impact of that short impromptu global shutdown was seen throughout the world with reports of less air pollution, lower greenhouse gas… Read More
Green building: Building healthy, happy, resilient communities
Why should we build green? Well, green buildings not only have a lower impact on the environment and your wallet, but they also keep occupants healthier and happier. Sarasota County sees building green as one of the many… Read More
Spring Forward (at Home)
The weather is warming up and we’re more inclined to head outdoors but don’t forget that it’s time to do some indoor work too! And although we may have done some of this since the pandemic began perhaps… Read More
Become an “Energy Coach” to Help Those in Need
Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in Sarasota County? Our goal is to make Sarasota a more equitable and sustainable place, but we need your help! Become a Sarasota… Read More
Sarasota County Sustainability: 2020 Year in Review
2020 brought us the challenge of finding new ways to come together and bring sustainability to our community. We took some time to reflect on the past year and highlight positive outcomes and successes, despite a year full… Read More
Get to know biofuels
For over 100 years, burning fossil fuels has generated most of the energy required to propel our cars, power our businesses, and keep the lights on in our homes. Almost all (95%) of the world’s transportation energy comes… Read More
My experience with an electric bike
What are electric bikes? Electric bikes (e-bikes) are 100% electric, battery powered bicycles. With the push of a button/lever, they can drive the biker or can assist the biker while pedaling. Most e-bikes can go between 15-28 miles… Read More
Environmental injustice and energy equity programs
What is Environmental Injustice? Environmental injustice happens when vulnerable and minority populations bear a disproportionate burden of environmental damages. How does this happen? Those with middle and upper socioeconomic status have more advantageous resources, such as time and… Read More
Watch now: DIY Energy and Water Audit Kit demo video
Interested in learning how you can save energy, water, and money at home? Our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kit can help. Do-It-Yourself Energy and Water Audit Kit The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Energy and Water Audit Kit is available for checkout through… Read More