Energy
Pinellas County is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by reducing our energy consumption and transitioning to cleaner energy sources in order to work toward a more sustainable future.
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Sustainability and Resiliency Office
Sustainability and Resiliency, an office within County Administration, strives to make Pinellas County more sustainable and resilient to current vulnerabilities and future conditions, promote the wise use of resources, and reduce our overall carbon footprint, through internal governmental practices and external community services.
Learn MoreNews
- Story March 1, 2023 County saves thousands by converting to LED streetlights
- News February 23, 2022 Pinellas County convenes Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Committee
- News December 16, 2021 Pinellas County Government’s first two fully electric vehicles hit the road
- News November 10, 2021 BCC adopts resolution setting 100% clean energy goals
- News November 9, 2021 BCC elects 2022 Commission Chair and Vice Chairman
Info & Resources
County saves thousands by converting to LED streetlights
Pinellas County’s switch to LED streetlights on several of our roads has saved the County nearly $129,000 per year in electricity costs,......
Green Business Partnership
Looking to prioritize green business initiatives and sustainability for your business? Pinellas County has developed the Green Business Partnership, a voluntary assessment offered......
What does the Sustainability and Resiliency Program do?
The goal of the Sustainability & Resiliency Program is to make Pinellas County more resilient to threats such as climate change and......
Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan
Pinellas County is currently developing its first comprehensive Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan, which will set the foundation for all of the......
Electric Vehicles
Pinellas County goes electric To reduce our carbon footprint and stay current with emerging technologies, Pinellas County is gradually replacing our gas-powered......
Energy Initiatives
Pinellas County is committed to reducing its carbon footprint to work toward a more sustainable future. The programs below help us reduce......
Sustainability and Resiliency Initiatives
With nearly 600 miles of coastline, pristine ecosystems and some of the nation’s top beaches, Pinellas County is a popular place to......
Pinellas County convenes Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Committee
Pinellas County is convening an expansive and diverse advisory committee that will help finalize the County’s first Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan......
Waste-to-Energy Facility
According the Environmental Protection Agency, 75 facilities in the United States recover energy from the combustion of garbage. Florida has 10 Waste-to-Energy......
Pinellas County Government’s first two fully electric vehicles hit the road
Pinellas County Government’s first two fully electric vehicles are hitting the road this week, paving the way to a reduced carbon footprint......