In Hollywood, sustainability starts internally with the way the City operates. From there, the City works with residents to encourage sustainability within their neighborhoods.

The City is actively pursuing its goal of sustainability. Below are some initiatives that are currently in place.

Resiliency

• The City of Hollywood is actively working to adapt to climate change and its implications, including sea-level rise.

Water and Energy Conservation: Hollywood strives to reduce water and energy consumption and invest in renewable energy sources:

• Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are available in downtown parking garages and at City Hall.
• Water conservation programs for residents include a toilet rebate and showerhead/sprayer exchange program operated by Public Utilities.
• The City's landscape irrigation best practices follow the South Florida Water Management Landscape Rules to save water.
• The City's irrigation systems are inspected by NatureScape Broward's Irrigation Services.
• Reclaimed water is used to irrigate some municipal properties.
• The City has reduced its water use by approximately 5 million gallons a day through conservation programs, appliance rebates, irrigation rules, and a tiered billing system.
• Hollywood is participating in the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program.
• A portion of the electricity of some municipal buildings is generated by solar and wind through the Hollywood Green Sweep program.
• The City's "Complete Streets" Projects are improving walkability, bike safety, and reducing vehicle congestion, thus, improving air quality and reducing energy use from transportation.

Solar Power

Project Sunroof will calculate the costs and savings over the lifetime of personal solar installation using data from Google Maps. Finance your solar installation by using PACE financing and make sure you apply for the available federal tax credits.

Waste Management

City of Hollywood programs to help reduce the amount of waste in the landfill.

• Recycling Incentive Program for residents that rewards you for recycling.
• Mandatory recycling for single-family, multi-family, and businesses through the recycling ordinances.
• Convenient Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste drop-off locations are available to Hollywood residents.

Landscaping and Building

Hollywood supports Green Building and Native Landscaping.

• "Mandatory Green Building Practices" requires basic energy conservation and water conservation measures and encourages meeting green building standards set by the USGBC.
• Encourages the installation of rooftop photovoltaic solar systems as part of the Go SOLAR-Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge.
• Mandates LEED silver certification for all City of Hollywood municipal new construction or major renovations.

Free Trees

• Water Matters Day offers free trees for participants.
• The Arbor Day Foundation offers 10 free trees for new members and discounted trees for existing members.

Awards and Memberships

Hollywood is recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability and is actively engaged in sustainability efforts throughout the region. The City of Hollywood is:

• A Florida Green Building Coalition Green Local Government-certified at the silver level.
• A certified National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat. Learn how to certify your yard, balcony, or patio.
• A Tree City USA, certified by the National Arbor Day Foundation, and has been since 1979.