Florida development is a trifecta of solar power, size and efficiency
Tree Hugger Finally, Net Zero done right, and in a speculative development even. Net Zero energy buildings feed power into the grid when the sun is shining and draw power…
Energy-independent smart homes on horizon
Herald Tribune – PALMETTO — A nondescript collection of warehouses stretches down a narrow and easily overlooked street here. Few businesses display identifying signs, lending the industrial zone an aura…
Its only the second housing community of its kind, and it’s coming to Cortez
Bradenton Herald – Would you pay about $100,000 per 120-square-feet of living space? When it comes to the planned Hunters Point development in Cortez and all that comes with the…
Hunters Point in Florida Goes LEED With Solar, Energy Storage and Google Home
Solar Reviews Under a new sonnen and Pearl Homes Partnership the Hunters Point, Pearl Homes Community and Marina in Cortez, FL, will have 148 homes and 720 apartments pursuing net-zero…
Battery Storage for Renters: Florida Homebuilder Picks Sonnen to Supply 720-Home Project
Sarasota A Florida homebuilder partnered with sonnen to build “climate positive” homes equipped with solar and battery storage. Pearl Homes expects to complete 148 homes next year at Hunters Point,…
This new Florida neighborhood has zero emissions, tons of smart tech, and is hurricane-proof
Fast Company In a fishing village south of Tampa called Cortez, a new community of small homes will run on solar power to reach a “net zero” energy footprint–using Google…
Businessman ramps up focus on sustainable housing
Business Observer Driving past rows of industrial buildings in a north Manatee County office park, there’s no clue that inside one is a full-scale house. The house was constructed inside…
Mirabella development celebrates 100th LEED green home
Sarasota Herald-Tribune BRADENTON — One Mirabella resident monitors his energy consumption via computer all day long. His electric bill reaches just over $30 a month. Developer Marshall Gobuty enjoys telling…
Bradenton’s eco-friendly Mirabella development wins innovation award
Sarasota Herald-Tribune Community’s list of national accolades now surpasses 20. Mirabella Florida, a 55-plus community built on the site of the old Village Green golf course in west Bradenton, has…
Meet some of the new movers and shakers from around Manatee and Sarasota counties
Bradenton Herald Marshall Gobuty’s Mirabella community in West Bradenton was named one of the five most innovative active adult communities 0f 2018 by 55places.com. Known for its energy-efficient home designs…
