Community Development - Building
Green Building Program
- Program Overview
- Upcoming Events
- What is Green Building?
- Program Requirements
- How to Participate In the Program
- Current Participants in Program
- Green Building Ordinance
- Contact Information
- Energy Saving Tips
- SWF Green Futures Expo
- Greening Charlotte County
- Green Builder of the Year 2010
- Green Webinars Schedule
- FPL Online Home Energy Survey
- FPL Home Programs and Rebates
- FPL Business Programs, Rebates and Energy Evaluation
Program Overview
The Green Building Program has been developed to help Charlotte County become a more sustainable community by reducing the environmental impact of buildings, and promoting economic and environmental health in the County. The program is designed to encourage environmentally sensitive construction and development.
During construction, the builder has the option of placing a "Charlotte County Green Building" sign on the job site. On completion of the building, a permanent sign can be put on the building to verify that it has been certified as a Charlotte County Green Building.
As you review the program, check to see how you rate today as a green builder. You may be surprised how close you are and what few changes you may need to make to participate in and benefit from the Green Building Program.
Upcoming Events:
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2012 at 6pm- USGBC- SWFL Branch Brown Bag Webinar Series- The Evolution of LEED – Insights into Rating System Updates – Materials and Resources
There are numerous proposed changes to the MR section for 2012. This webinar will summarize the rationale for these changes and explain them in general terms. Examples drawn from real projects will be used to show the practical implications of the proposed changes. Upon completion of this webinar session, attendees will be able to better understand how the LEED MR credits for 2012 may change their practice.
This session is approved for 1.5 hours of LEED Specific (BD+C, ID+C, O+M, HOMES, ND) GBCI hours as well as 1.5 AIA/CES LU/HSW/SD hours.CEUs: 1.5 GBCI CE Hrs Per Session.
FREE CEU's for USGBC CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY-
More information and registration.
For more information about the educational sessions please contact Julia Galofre at 941-743-1215 or visit http://www.sustainabletampabay.org/events
More information and registration.
For more information about the educational sessions please contact Julia Galofre at 941-743-1215.
What is Green Building?
The program incentives include:
- Fast-track permitting.
- Marketing enhancement.
- Consolidate Company's Environmental Image.
- Charlotte County Green Building Program support.
- Special Recognition to leading participants.
- Possible reduction in parking requirements for commercial projects.
- Possible increase in floor area ratio (FAR) for commercial projects.
The Program is voluntary and is open to all builders in the Charlotte County.
Current Participants in Program
Don Cantin, President, is a licensed residential and commercial contractor with over 35 years of experience building both. Don has built over 400 residences in his career ranging from 1,000 square feet starter homes to over 5,000 square foot custom homes. His experience in commercial work varies and he has built over 750,000 square feet of commercial space.
Cantin Builders is not a large production builder but a locally owned and operated family business. Their friendly staff will know who you are and will be familiar with you and your home. They want to build your home the way you want it. They take great pride in each home they build and strive constantly to improve their homes and our services. Cantin builders has been serving
Southwest Florida for over 25 years. Browse through the pictures to see the home they are currently doing. Please visit their website for more information on the innovative ways they can make your home more sustainable for the future.
MSN Homes
Minja Netchiounas is a State Certified General Contractor CG C056-772 license to build in the State of Florida. He is the president and owner of MSN Homes, LLC.
He has been in the construction business since 1975, when he graduated with his Master's Degree in Urban Construction and Design. His extensive experience and career in the construction business span major multimillion dollar commercial and industrial projects, city planning, and countless family residences.
MSN Homes, LLC build green homes, hurricane resistant homes, handicapped accessible homes, personal residences, vacation getaways, condominiums, commercial buildings and construction, as well as renovation and repair projects. No project is too big or too small. They pride themselves on our personalized care and customer service. Please visit their website to learn more information on their building concepts.
Program Requirements
Any single family or commercial building can be submitted by a builder for consideration to the Green Building Program.
All projects considered for the program must meet the standards and get certified by an accredited Green Building Program. These include the:
- USGBC –LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
- FGBC (Florida Green Building Coalition)
- GBI - Green Globes Design
- NAHB Green Building Program
Those enrolled should attend at least one County-sponsored Green Building workshop once a year.
If a project fails to meet the requirements for the Green Building Program, the following consequences may apply:
- Any project that fails to receive green certification from a rating/certifying agency will not receive any reductions of fees.
- Any project which received reductions in fees that is damaged or substantially improved by more than 50% within 5 years shall rebuild or build to green standards or shall pay back the fee reductions.
- Projects failing to meet their committed level for parking reduction will face a monetary penalty.
- Commercial projects failing to meet their committed level for floor area ration (FAR) will face monetary penalty.
How to Participate In the Program
The following steps are required of applicants wishing to qualify their project for the Green Building Program:
- Make an appointment for a Green Building Program pre-application meeting by contacting:
Ms. Julia Galofre, LEED AP, GGP, FGBC Certifying Agent
Building Code and Sustainability Specialist
Charlotte County Community Development Department
18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Phone: 941.743.1215
e-mail: Julia.Galofre@CharlotteFL.com
- Prior to attending the meeting, complete the enrollment form and have ready all the required documents:
- Charlotte County Green Building Program Enrollment Form.
- Completed scorecard/checklist from the rating/certifying program. Acceptable rating/certifying programs are:
- Proof of registration of the project with the approved rating/certifying program.
Contact Information
Julia C. Galofre
Building Code & Sustainability Specialist
julia.galofre@charlottefl.com
941.743.1215
AICP, LEED AP BD+C, GGP, FGBC, CFM
PX, BN, DEP Storm-water Management Inspector
