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Fowler White Boggs has been a leader in Florida’s growth for decades. We represent some of the pioneers in green development and building throughout the state. We work closely with the Department of Community Affairs, which manages issues affecting Florida's communities, as well as the local governments and regional and statewide agencies who participate in the review processes.
We serve our clients by educating and assisting them with all of their “green” needs. As attorneys, we assist our developer clients in gaining LEED and Florida Green Building Coalition “green” certification for their projects. We also assist clients in obtaining energy efficient and sustainable incentives from local governments.
Fowler White Boggs has partnered with WTSP Tampa Bay’s 10, the CBS affiliate in the Tampa Bay market, on a “Living Green” initiative. We are committed to educating the public on the importance of conserving the environment for future generations.
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Designing Green Spaces
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Andrew McIntosh, a shareholder in Fowler White's Corporate Practice, and Mark House, Managing Director for the Florida Division of The Beck Group, discuss sustainability with green buildings. Green spaces are economically beneficial for businesses as they have lower operating costs and studies have shown employees are more productive in green environments. The Beck Group has worked on several green building projects and are currently working on The Heights development just north of downtown Tampa.
Natural Gas Vehicles - Good for the Environment and the Economy
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Rhea Law, Chairman and CEO of Fowler White Boggs, and Bill Cantrell, President of Teco Peoples Gas, discuss the latest developments in natural gas vehicles. Natural gas is a cleaner, alternative fuel that not only is safer for the environment, but has economic potential as well. Natural gas is a domestic fuel and its abundant availability gives way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. You can visit Teco Peoples Gas online to learn more about the benefits of natural gas vehicles.
Sustainability Management
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Olga Pina, shareholder in Fowler White's Corporate Practice, and John Wakefield, Corporate Business Development Manager at Lykes Bros. Inc., discuss sustainability management for businesses. Sustainability management encompasses the use of clean technology, renewable energy, managing carbon assets and keeping green house gas inventories. ECO2ASSET SOLUTIONS is a subsidiary of Lykes Bros. Inc. that specializes in the management and advisory of ecosystem assets and liabilities
The Air Force Goes Green
Rhea F. Law, CEO and Chair of the Board of Fowler White Boggs, and General Arthur J. Lichte, Commander Air Mobility Command United States Air Force, discuss how the military is going green. The U.S. Air Force is the largest purchaser of green power in the U.S. government and it has taken steps toward changing the energy culture in the military.
Saving our Seagrass
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Andrew McIntosh, a shareholder in Fowler White's Corporate Practice, and Jeffrey Beggins, President & CEO of Seagrass Recovery, discuss the need to preserve seagrass - an essential natural resource critical to marine life, erosion prevention and water clarity. Seagrass also plays a significant role, through carbon dioxide sequestration, in reducing greenhouse gases to counter global warming. Seagrass Recovery offers innovative solutions for refurbishing damaged seagrass beds, transplanting, depositing nutrients for growth, and planting.
Commercial Development Turns Green
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Rhea F. Law, CEO and Chair of the Board of Fowler White and Lee Arnold, Founder, CEO & President of Colliers Arnold, discuss how commercial development is going green and what you need to do for a LEED certification. Colliers Arnold is a full service commercial real estate firm and offers sales, leasing, asset and property management, corporate services, valuation and consulting services.
Conserving Through Automation
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Rhea F. Law, CEO and Chair of the Board of Fowler White, Andrew McIntosh, a shareholder in Fowler White's Corporate Practice, and Dr. Bob Robertson, V.P. of Sustainable Planning and Development for EcoCentury Technologies, discuss energy conservation through the use of automated processes. EcoCentury Technologies develops, markets, and sells energy efficient technologies for commercial, industrial, and civic properties and specializes in products that help companies do business in more sustainable ways.
Building Better Buildings
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Andrew McIntosh, a shareholder in Fowler White's Corporate Practice, and Mark Chatten, General Manager of RWDI USA, discuss how the design of a building can harness the environment for greater sustainability. RWDI USA is an international firm providing wind engineering and environmental solutions.
Lighting the Way to Green
Rhea Law, CEO of Fowler White, Andrew McIntosh, a shareholder in Fowler White's Corporate Practice, and Don Barry, President of Ott-Lite Technology in Tampa, discuss the importance of sustainability efforts on the environment. Ott-Lite Technology brings natural light indoors through eco-friendly, energy efficient lighting solutions that save energy and help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Each Ott-Lite bulb is rated to last 10,000 hours; 10 times longer than standard light bulbs. This reduced energy consumption leads to reduced greenhouse gas emissions by electric plants.
Amazing Asphalt Alternative
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Andrew McIntosh, a shareholder in Fowler White's Corporate Practice, and Kevin Bagnall, President of K.B. Industries, Inc. in Clearwater, demonstrate how recycled old tires can help the environment. K.B.I.'s Flexi-Pave technology transforms recycled tires and stone along with a binding agent into a durable, asphalt alternative used in the construction industry.
Emerald Cities
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Andrew L. Mclntosh and Robert W. Robertson, PhD, and Director of Graduate Business Studies, at Saint Leo University, discuss how communities and municipalities across the country are getting into the green routine.
Green Power with TECO Energy
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Rhea Law and John Ramil, President and COO of TECO Energy, discuss how recent legislation is requiring energy companies to take steps toward sustainability and the reduction of green house gas emissions
Green Means Everything
Studio 10 Segment featuring Rhea Law, Meredith Sherman, Andrew McIntosh, and Heather Brock discussing "green" business tax incentives, Canada's efforts in renewable energy, and environmental responsibility in the workplace.
True Leaders for Living Green
Studio 10 Segment featuring Rhea Law and Rick Harcrow discussing the importance of sustainable communities on the environment.
Meet Fowler White
Rhea Law, CEO of Fowler White, discusses how Fowler White is making a difference with their green initiatives, and recent state legislation regarding greenhouse gases and energy use.
The Latest on Green Legislation
Rhea Law discusses the recent 2008 Energy Law and why going green is not a passing fad in the most recent Studio 10 segment with Tampa Bay's 10 WTSP TV. This state legislation requires state agencies to reach measurable goals toward the reduction of greenhouse gases and sustainability.
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