Green Initiative

Mission

The Town of Jupiter is committed to ensuring our community is environmentally sustainable and energy efficient. The Town encourages developers and local businesses to incorporate green construction techniques, maintenance, and operation practices to ensure Jupiter remains an environmentally and economically sustainable community that can be enjoyed by all.

In March 2011, the Town became a registered Green Local Government by the Florida Green Building Coalition. On September 17th, 2014, the Town became a Silver Certified Green Local Government through the Florida Green Building Coalition!

	The Town of Jupiter is proud to feature two level-two electric charging stations for electric vehicles located at Town Hall. The charging stations are available to the public from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday. There is no cost associated with utilizing the electric charging stations. The United States Department of Energy website provides a helpful map for people with electric vehicles to locate charging stations that are nearby.
	The Air Quality Index is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The AQI focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air.
	Palm Tran is Palm Beach County's premier public bus system. It travels to every major destination in Palm Beach County from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Route 10 serves the Jupiter area, with many stops in Abacoa, along Military Trail, and along Indiantown Road.
	The Florida Power and Light Business Energy Evaluation provides a free customized solution to help you better manage your electricity expenses and identify ways you can save more money. Florida Power and Light offers two options for business energy evaluations, Online and On-site. The website also offers helpful information to analyze your home energy usage and even provides incentives for businesses looking to become more energy efficient.
	Tri-Rail commuter service is South Florida's premier transit solution. Tri-Rail offers a transit service from Miami to Palm Beach. The informational website shows the train schedule and even offers a fare calculator, which can be helpful for planning your next trip.
	The South Florida Commuter Assistance Program provides alternative commuting solutions to the residents of South Florida. The program offers helpful information and tips for residents looking for an alternative way to commute to work in South Florida.
	The Energy Star Low Carbon IT Campaign is a nationwide effort to assist businesses and individuals with reducing the energy consumption which is created by information technology equipment. The campaign focuses on tips and information for reducing the overall carbon impact, while helping businesses save money on energy costs.
	The Solid Waste Authority offers helpful information regarding recycling at work and also offers free waste audits for businesses. The Solid Waste Authority also offers the following programs and information: Renewable Energy Curbside Recycling Landfill Depletion Model Collection Services Composting Facility
	The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact unites Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties for the common goal of mitigating and adapting to climate change. The Compact continues to serve as a mechanism for collaboration across municipal boundaries for climate adaptation.