Manatee County Sustainable Community: National Attention

Bradenton-based Pearl Homes was recognized as a LEED Power Builder for its work on a net-zero community in Cortez.

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Key takeaway: Local sustainable homebuilder Pearl Homes was recently recognized as a LEED Power Builder for the work its done at Hunters Point, a community that generates more energy than is consumed.

Core challenge: Arriving at a model that proves that sustainable living is attainable at any price point and any category of building.

What's next: The homebuilder has three other sustainable projects currently in the works with a goal of proving sustainable living can be attained within market rate.

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