Go Green Tallahassee
The City of Tallahassee's Go Green Initiative promotes and encourages environmental responsibility in our community.
Share your Green story! If you have a great story about how you are Going Green, or have tips, interesting websites or other information to share, write us! As we continue to develop this site, we'll highlight the stories and information you provide!
Did you know:
- The City of Tallahassee is a Certified Green City?
- The Water Utility's Wastewater Division has become ISO Certified for its Environmental Management System. This internationally recognized accomplishment not only helps protect our region's natural resources but places the City's wastewater utility as the first such facility in the state to receive the designation.
- An extensive photovoltaic solar energy system at Trousdell generates power for the city's electric system?
- Our new Solid Waste Services building has received the LEED Silver Certification by the United States Green Building Coalition's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program?
- The City's Fleet Management Division has developed a biodiesel fuel production facility that creates fuel for its diesel-run vehicles out of used cooking oil?
These are just a few ways we're Going Green and doing our part to preserve and nurture our community's natural resources. We also want to help residents and businesses Go Green. Find out more about our wide range of energy programs that can put green in your pocket by lowering your energy bills.
Green Programs
- Green Building Initiative
- Schools on Solar
- e+ Energy Smart Plus - Save Energy, Save Water, Save Money
Green Facilities
- Solid Waste Administration Building - A Certified Green Building with the LEED Silver Eradication. The first commercial building in North Florida and the second in the state of Florida.
- C. H. Corn Hydroelectric Plant - one of only two hydroelectric plants in the state of Florida.
- Sam O. Purdom Generating Station - uses state-of-the-art technology to generate power at a rate 30% more efficient than older generating systems and "Zero-Discharge Technology."
- Tram Road Water Reuse Facility - The facility is part of the City's commitment to using treated wastewater in innovative and environmentally sensitive ways.
Energy Efficiency and Money Saving Programs
- CFL Bulbs
- Residential Energy Programs
- Energy Efficiency Low Interest Loans
- Seasonal Energy Savings Tips
- Natural Gas Rebates for New and Existing Homes
The Power of the Sun
- Solar Power Initiatives
- Solar Energy Projects in the Tallahassee Area
- Solar Net Metering Program
- Schools on Solar Program
Smarter Waste Disposal and Recycling
- Recycling Information and Tips
- Recycling Beyond Your Smart Cart
- Recycling Electronic Items
- Yard Waste and Composting
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Cash for Trash Program
Protecting our Water
- Environmental Management Systems
- Water Quality Report and Information
- Think About Personal Pollution
- Aquifer Protection Program
- Tram Road Water Reuse Facility
- Killearn Lakes Plantation Sewer Project
- Cross Connection Information
- Wastewater Treatment
Trees in Our Community
- Tree Protection Techniques
- City Tree Trimming Information
- Tree Trimming Guidelines
- Arborist and Tree Service Information
Transportation Initiatives
- City Fleet Goes Green by Going Electric!
- Biodiesel and Fleet Management
- Public Transportation from StarMetro
- Commuter Services of North Florida
Environmental Information
- Environmental Planning
- Stormwater and Flood Information
- State of Florida Air Quality Animated Ozone Map
- State of Florida Air Quality Animated Particle Pollution Map
- Ozone and Particle Pollution Data, daily & monthly readings per Florida county
Annual Reports
- 2010 City of Tallahassee Green Initiatives Annual Report (external link)
- 2009 City of Tallahassee Green Initiatives Annual Report (PDF)
- 2008 City of Tallahassee Green Initiatives Annual Report (PDF)