Solar United Neighbors - time remains to join and save - deadline to join the CO Op is April 27, 2018.

I am working hard to bring Solar to Palmetto Bay.  Wednesday evening was another step forward as the Palmetto Bay Municipal Center was filled with area residents interested in going solar. It was my pleasure to host this meeting and bring Solar United Neighbors to Palmetto Bay for the Miami-Dade Solar Co-op Info Session. This meeting was co-hosted by Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner, Dist.8; Susan Windmiller, The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County; as well as Mayors Peggy Bell of the Town of Cutler Bay and Mayor Joe Corradino of the Village of Pinecrest. We value our partners, both governmental as well as our ongoing collaboration with the League of Women Voters. 

More information can be found about Solar United Neighbors on their official web site: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/

Palmetto Bay is currently one of ten (10) Miami-Dade County municipalities that have waived all or at least 75% of permitting fees for solar panels: Town of Cutler Bay, Coral Gables, Surfside, Miami Beach, City of Miami, Miami Shores, Miami Springs, Doral, Palmetto Bay and South Miami.

Waiving these fees can save homeowners hundreds of dollars on their installation.

Palmetto Bay has eliminated building permit fees for installation of Solar panels for a one year period. Learn how you can save money through participating in a Solar Co-Op.  

It was my pleasure to see so many fellow Palmetto Bay residents at this Town Hall event. I remain available to answer any questions relating to Palmetto Bay - I can be reached at eflinn@palmettobay-fl.gov or by calling village hall - (305) 259-1234.  My cell is (305) 302-3713.  

LWV Pres. Susan Windmiller, Mayors Peggy Cindy Lerner, Eugene Flinn,
SUN's Jody Finver & Mayor Corradino

 

 

I could not be more proud how our hard work paid off - Palmetto Bay's Municipal Center is certified LEED Platinum in recognition of its energy efficiency (and money saving) features.   

Please review the October 9, 2012, article in the Miami's Community Newspapers: "Great news. It is official. Palmetto Bay’s Village Hall receives Platinum LEED certification." I am posting photos below of just a few of our solar panels located through the roof of the municipal center.

Please also read up about Palmetto Bay's sustainability initiatives that I have championed.  This information is located on the Palmetto Bay "Green Pages" - specifically (and CLICK HERE): Have You Heard?  Green is the New Black!

 

 

Participating in the 2017 Women that Shine Program - great leaders in our community.

A great way to start a Saturday (March 25, 2017), recognizing a lifetime achiever and outstanding women and inspiring role models in our community! 
 

It was my honor to participate in this event honoring Outstanding Women that Shine, "recognizing outstanding women and inspiring role models in our community." Thank you to Susan Windmiller, President, League of Women Voters, Miami-Dade (LWVMD).

Miami-Dade County is blesses with strong leaders, including our current District 8 County commissioner, Daniella Levine Cava.      

Well-deserved recognition to Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Fmr County Commissioner (among many achievements) Ruth Shack; and the Women that Shine 207 Recipients: Marisel Losa, President and CEO of Health Council of South Florida; Marcia Reisman, Co-Founder, Casa Valentine and Mentor for Women of Tomorrow & Maria Rodriguez, Founder and First Executive Director, Florida Immigration Coalition!

Congratulations for a successful 2017 Women That Shine event to all who participated and put this event together, including (and I know I am leaving people out, my apologies) Leticia Pelaez and Nadia Khan Roberts (LWVMD Directors and WTS Chairs)!