Life's Just Greener Here

In December 2019, the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact released its latest unified sea level rise projections, and the results are frightening. One expert  says sea level is now rising one inch every three years.  Flooding is certain to increase, even without increased rainfall. There is no doubt that temperature is increasing, as are the number of severe weather events. 

Also, resources like water and other precious materials we need to live are limited and we need to be mindful of this fact. The City aspires to serve as an example to our residents and businesses to conserve, use, reuse and recycle everything possible. Carbon in the atmosphere is posing a real threat to humanity and we have to do our part to reduce that threat. 

Life's Just Greener in Wilton Manors

Please click here to view a brochure showing Wilton Manors' Resiliency at a Glance. It includes the steps that we're taking towards creating a more resilient future, ways to get involved, incentives towards participating.

What Can You Do?

As the City rolls out efforts to increase our resiliency and energy efficiency, we hope you will watch this space for the latest information, and maybe start your own efforts to safeguard your homes and businesses and reduce your carbon footprint too. Here are some links that can get you started. 

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Residential energy consumption is the single highest generator of carbon in Wilton Manors. Know your baseline, and work to reduce it.  To jump start your efforts, click here to use the carbon calculator.

The City of Wilton Manors is proud to have launched our Energy Incentive Grant Program. The Program is intended to encourage and assist City residents and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt energy conservation practices by installing energy saving equipment. The Program will reimburse awarded applicants on eligible improvements up to $3,000 or 50% of the cost of improvements, whichever is less. Funding for the Program is awarded on a first come, first served basis while funding lasts. Eligible improvements located on either residential or commercial properties within the City of Wilton Manors include Solar Photovoltaic Systems, ENERGY STAR® HVAC systems, ENERGY STAR® Cool Roofs, and ENERGY STAR® heat pump or solar water heaters. Applicants must provide three quotes, obtain all required permits, use a licensed contractor, and have no outstanding code violations, fees, taxes, fines, or liens owed to the City of Wilton Manors. 

Click here for the Full Program Guidelines!

Click here to APPLY for the Energy Incentive Grant Program!

The City has partnered with Broward County to offer our residents rebates for improvements to their irrigation systems. As part of this program, the County sends someone out to evaluate your system and makes recommendations for water conservation improvements (like digital irrigation controllers and solenoid valves). Eligible residents can earn up to $500 rebates if they make the improvements using a licensed contractor. This is another tool in our suite of incentives to help you conserve our limited resources and ensure Life's Just Greener Here!

Click here for more information and to apply for the Residential Irrigation Rebate Program.

For other energy saving tips and resources, please see the links below: 


conservewater

Reducing your water consumption, especially during the summer months, can make a huge impact on preserving our most precious resource.


plant trees

Plants offer so many benefits, like air purification! Plant more trees in your yard and reduce single-use plastic consumption to help preserve our environment.

Have an idea or a comment? Contact Assistant City Manager Azita Behmardi by calling (954) 390-2103 or emailing abehmardi@wiltonmanors.com.