Progress Energy , Florida provides the state’s lodging industry with energy management techniques through energy surveys and workshops. The company also encourages its employees, management and staff to use Florida Green Lodges for conferences, meetings and travel.
View Progress Energy news release | View Progress Energy Partnership Agreement [PDF]

Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP)  provides cost-free energy conservation assistance to citizens, businesses and communities. By conducting onsite energy audits and linking clients to Florida-based vendors of ‘green’ products and services, ECAP reduces energy consumption and lowering costs for home and business owners. View ECAP news release

RUES Hotel Selection is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the development of independent - small and midsized - ecofriendly hotel and tourism businesses around the globe. The mission of RHS is to promote Conservation, Education and Sustainable Tourism Development (CESD) within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry worldwide.

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry. The Institute's membership consists of manufacturers representing more than 90 percent of all carpet produced in the United States, and suppliers of raw materials and services to the industry. View CRI news release | View CRI Partnership Agreement [PDF]

Miami-Dade provides technical assistance and water conservation information to hotels and motels in the area. Miami-Dade’s more than 440 lodging facilities have the opportunity to receive water audits, install ultra-low volume water fixtures and establish linen and towel reuse programs. Miami-Dade also encourages county management and staff to use Florida Green Lodges for conferences, meetings and travel. View Miami-Dade news release | View Miami-Dade Partnership Agreement [PDF]

The Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (C.H.A.M.P.) helps hotels and motels save water and money while practicing more efficient housekeeping and landscaping. This free education program helps hotels and motels save water for Florida’s future in ways that save money.

The Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) is an industry association that promotes and supports the recycling of all iron and steel products. SRI educates the solid waste industry, government, business and consumers about the benefits of recycling iron and steel. View SR I news release | View SRI Partnership Agreement [PDF]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The agency develops and enforces environmental regulations, offers financial assistance, performs environmental research, sponsors voluntary partnerships and programs and seeks to further environmental education.

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association hosts regional workshops that provide Florida’s hospitality industry with technical assistance and information on how they can preserve and protect the environment through conserving energy and water, preserving air quality and reducing waste.

VISIT FLORIDA® is the state's official source for travel planning for the Sunshine State. VISIT FLORIDA markets to consumers, both in the U.S. and abroad, works with the world's major travel journalists, represents the state at domestic and international travel trade shows and promotes the state to travel agents and tour operators all over the world.

The Hotel Motel Association of Volusia County is one of Florida's largest and most influential trade groups. The Association provides a vehicle for cooperation among all members of the hotel industry.