Florida Green Building Coalition Accepting Applications for Annual Education Scholarships ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 24, 2023)

For Further Information Contact:
C.J. Davila, Executive Director
Florida Green Building Coalition
(407) 777-4914
cdavila@floridagreenbuilding.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Florida Green Building Coalition Accepting Applications for Annual Education Scholarships
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 24, 2023) – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction and local governments in the state, is accepting applications for its statewide scholarship program.

FGBC created the scholarship program in 2016 for deserving students pursuing careers in green-built environments or related sustainability studies.

This year FGBC is offering three (3) $1,000 scholarships for the 2023 – 2024 academic year. Each recipient will also receive a complimentary FGBC membership for one year and be invited to participate on FGBC committees and attend events.

To apply for an FGBC scholarship, complete the application form and submit the requested information electronically to cdavila@floridagreenbuilding.org by April 21, 2023. Visit floridagreenbuilding.org/scholarships for more information and to access the application.

The FGBC “Florida Green” Certification Program tailors carbon-reducing, green building standards to the Florida climate, allowing builders, developers, and communities to meet green building standards while simultaneously constructing sustainable properties best suited for Florida’s ecosystem.

In 2000 the non-profit FGBC brought together industry professionals from the construction, government, academic, and research communities to create green building standards tailored specifically to Florida. FGBC is by far the largest certifier of green residential and commercial construction, local governments, and communities in the state, with over 30,000 green-certified projects.

Unlike USGBC LEED, Green Globes, and other national and international standards, FGBC standards take a scientific approach developed with state-specific criteria. They address Florida’s hot-humid environment, distinctive topography, unique geology, resiliency, and natural disasters.

Going Green? In Florida, you have a choice. For more information, call (407) 777-4914, email info@floridagreenbuilding.org, or visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org.

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)
Promoting the State of Sustainability Since 2000, the non-profit Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) has been the state’s leading certifier of green homes, buildings, communities, and local governments. Over two decades ago, FGBC brought together industry professionals from the construction, government, academic, and research communities to create green standards tailored specifically to Florida. To date, it has certified over 30,000 residential, commercial, high-rise, land developments, and local governments participating in its certification programs. FGBC certification programs are the only standards developed with state-specific criteria to address Florida’s hot-humid environment, climate, distinctive topography, unique geology, resiliency, and natural disasters. Visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org.

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