Do you know how green Broward cities are? Want to know? So did we! So, in the spring of 2011, Broward County’s Energy and Sustainability Program reached out to our 31 municipalities to gather information on the scope and diversity of energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability programs implemented throughout our community. Questions covered many topics, including: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation, Energy Conservation and Production, Transportation and the Built Environment, Water Use and Conservation, Waste Reduction and Recycling, and Climate Change Adaptation Planning.

We found that, collectively, local governments in Broward County have taken significant strides in implementing energy conservation measures and sustainability initiatives. 

Look how green our community is! Sustainability in Broward County Florida: Local Government in Action summarizes the outcomes of the survey. The report illuminates general trends in program direction, priorities, and funding, but more importantly, highlight success stories, identify best management practices, and propose opportunities for future community-wide collaboration and program advancement. The results are more than informative - they are inspiring! 

Matrix of Municipal Green Initiatives in Broward County
See how your city stacks up. Compare your efforts with that of your neighboring municipality in this easy to ready table. Better yet, find inspiration from the enormous variety of green, climate, and sustainability initiatives being undertaken by local governments in Broward County. For more detailed project information, please contact the municipality’s survey liaison directly, using the Survey Participant Contact List.

Share the success!
This 1-page factsheet on the survey results is a quick and effective tool for educating others on the collective efforts and achievements of Broward’s local governments on issues of sustainability. Be proud of the significant progress we are making, and let others know too!

Through the 2011 Municipal Green Initiatives Survey, the Sustainability Stewards Workshops, and the GoGreen Clearinghouse, Broward County’s Energy and Sustainability Program is:

• Producing useful information to the participating municipalities and Broward community
• Creating a platform for cooperatively advancing energy and sustainability programs
• Capturing, celebrating and sharing our collective achievements

Thank you to all our participants and partners in the cities and community who are helping us make Broward County a more energy efficient and sustainable place to live, every day!