Go Green Tallahassee
The City of Tallahassee's Go Green Tallahassee promotes and encourages environmental responsibility in our community.
Did you know:
- The City of Tallahassee is a Certified Green City?
- The Water Utility's Wastewater Division has become ISO Certified for it's 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.
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!
Green Programs
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
- 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
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
- Sewer Connection Assistance and Loans
- Killearn Lakes Plantation Sewer Project
- Cross Connection Information
- Wastewater Treatment
Trees in Our Community
- Tree Protection Techniques
- City Tree Trimming Information
- Tree Trimming Guidelines
- Preventing Construction Damage to Trees
- Arborist and Tree Service Information
Transportation Initiatives
- Biodiesel and Fleet Management
- Public Transportation from StarMetro
- Tallahassee Commuter Choices
- StarMetro's Go Green Initiatives
Environmental Information
Tallahassee is "On the Verge"
Tallahassee has recently been named a city "on the verge" for green leadership by Fast Company Magazine. The City's goal is to place on the leaders list next year.
Fast Company Magazine is an important resource for entrepreneurs and growing companies. Their Fast Cities 2007 list is based on economic and cultural opportunities, innovation and the ethereal energy of a place. After sifting through data, Fast Company identified 30 Fast Cities around the globe, which it presented in nine categories. It also noted 20 locales on the verge of Fast City status.