Miami Dade County Moving Forward, Sustainable Buildings Program

Authors

  • Patricia Gómez
  • Ben Moore
  • Claudia Regojo

Abstract

As a leader in public sector sustainability efforts, Miami Dade
County has adopted several measures that directly impact the built en-
vironment and promote sustainability throughout its operations. In the
past few years, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Sus-
tainable Buildings Ordinance (O-07-65) and its associated implement-
ing order (IO-8-8), which established the Sustainable Buildings Program
and required that all new county-owned, county-financed, and county-
operated buildings meet the appropriate standard under the Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.

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Author Biographies

Patricia Gómez

Patricia Gómez has over fifteen years of public service experience with Miami Dade County. She has experience as a practicing engineer as well as a faculty member with an emphasis on civil and environmental engineering. Most recently, she serves as the Sustainability Program Manager for Energy, Infrastructure & Policy in the county’s Office of Sustainability. Previously, Ms. Gómez served as a professional engineer with the Water and Sewer Department. She began her career with Miami Dade County as an engineer with the Department of Environmental Resources Management working on the county’s Climate Action Plan. Ms. Gómez holds a master’s degree in environmental engineering and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. In addition, Ms Gómez is a LEED AP BD+C accredited professional, a Certified Energy Manager and a professional engineer in the state of Florida.
E-mail: gomezp@miamidade.gov
Phone: (305) 375-4775

Ben Moore

Ben Moore is an Energy & Environmental Planner with Reynolds, Smith and Hills (RS&H). His experience includes energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change and sustainability policy, program development and management for business, nonprofit, and government clients. Prior to joining RS&H, Ben served as Director of the Energy and Climate Program at the Coastal Conservation League. Ben is a contributing author to the Convenient Guide to Climate Change Policy & Technology, published by the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. He currently serves on the board of directors for the U.S. Green Building Council, North Florida Chapter. He holds a master’s degree in environmental management from Duke University with a certificate in energy and the environment and a bachelor’s degree from Haverford College.
E-mail: ben.moore@rsandh.com
Phone: (904) 256-2348

Claudia Regojo

Claudia Regojo is an Energy Management Specialist with Miami Dade County. Her experience includes restoration of native habitats, green building product assessment, revitalization of economically depressed areas, and sustainable development. Prior to joining Miami Dade County’s Office of Sustainability, Claudia was product development director for Greenmaker Supply, a retail outlet for green building construction materials. She holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning with a focus on environment and economic development from the University of Iowa.
E-mail: regojoc@miamidade.gov
Phone: (305) 375-2849

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Published

2023-07-11

How to Cite

Gómez, P. ., Moore, B. ., & Regojo, C. . (2023). Miami Dade County Moving Forward, Sustainable Buildings Program. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 33(3), 48–60. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/19747

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2014: Vol 33 Iss 3 2013-2014

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