Great response to our solar initiatives. Thank you to all who have participated.

I am posting some of the outstanding responses to our Solar Initiatives.  I am working hard to bring Solar to Palmetto Bay, including as a "Green Corridor Advisor".  

Spoiler alert - you don't have to read all the way down to see the success to date:

The final numbers for the entire year (for the entire Co-op, not exclusive to Palmetto Bay) are: 

968 leads

604 sign-ups to participate in co-ops

94 contracts and counting 

$2,129,613 spent on installs and counting

40,108,500 pounds of carbon offset over the lifetime of these systems

I have sponsored many green initiatives. Under my leadership, 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.

Thank you Jody for your hard work and the sunshine that you spread.  Click the link to view the prior article of April 12, 2018, Solar United Neighbors - time remains to join and save -

Jody's report is below.

Jody Finver

Miami-Dade Co-op Coordinator 

Solar United Neighbors of Florida

From: Jody Finver [mailto:jody@solarunitedneighbors.org] 

Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 10:36 AM
To: Cindy Lerner; Philip K. Stoddard; Vince Lago; Sean Brady; Eugene Flinn; Peggy Bell; Fsuarez@miamigov.com
Subject: Thank you Green Corridor for spreading the sunshine 
Importance: High

Good morning Green Corridor Advisors, 

Our final of the six co-ops closed on Monday with 170 homes signed up! The first installation is complete and a second scheduled with 12 additional signed contracts and counting!

I cannot thank you enough for the support, encouragement and funding to spread the sunshine across Miami-Dade County.  

The final numbers for the entire year are: 

968 leads

604 sign-ups to participate in co-ops

94 contracts and counting 

$2,129,613 spent on installs and counting

40,108,500 pounds of carbon offset over the lifetime of these systems

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Outstanding.  Thank you to those who are working for alternative energy!

Your Mayor (and environmental advocate)

Eugene Flinn

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!