• Certifying our facilities - the water and wastewater treatment plants, Gas division building, and Utility Administration Center as wildlife habitats
• Prioritizing bee relocation rather than extermination, saving over 300,000 bees
• Promoting resiliency in water supply by expanding opportunities in alternative water sources such as the Sunrise Reuse Water program and committing to investment in the C-51 Reservoir Project in support of the regional water supply project
• Transitioning to a greener fleet - Utilities was the first Sunrise department to have an electric vehicle and charging station for City Fleet
• Converting street lighting and exterior lighting to LED citywide in a phased approach through our Public Works Division
• Designing for solar photovoltaic system on new water treatment plant building, will be the first rooftop solar array on a City facility in Sunrise
• Upgrading flush/flow fixtures like automatic water flushing devices at 20 hydrants throughout the City’s water distribution system which improve water quality while saving approximately 10 million gallons of water per year
• Analyzing energy data through EnergyStar Portfolio Manager
• Purchasing leak detection equipment (sounding devices and correlators) and digital loggers in order to better identify and resolve existing leaks within the water distribution system - reducing unaccounted-for water (previously at 15%) to now under 10%
• Investing in infiltration and inflow reduction improvements to reduce flows like rain and ground water that seeps into the sanitary sewer systems that must be treated and disposed

Stay informed of our environmental progress, and the City's sustainability initiatives by signing up for the Good and Green newsletter (emailed monthly). 

Community Outreach Programs

A water conservation, efficiency education and outreach program can help water consumers make sound choices and preserve water resources for the future. There are lots of ways that Sunrise Utilities connects to our customers and community:

• Hosting the  Drop Savers Poster Contest
• Supporting and participating in Broward Water Matters Day  
• Sponsoring the Sunrise Earth Day festival - an annual FREE event with educational booths, children's activities, and a plant giveaway City Events Calendar 
• Sending out information quarterly as Utility Bill Inserts
• Partnering with ConservationPays and NatureScape Broward, and NatureScape Irrigation Services for conservation education initiatives and rebate programs
• Partnering with community organizations like Project Perch and Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA) for community education and engagement
• Participating in the Sunrise Residents Leadership Academy
• Attending community meetings, career days, and events to give presentations and educate the community throughout the year
• Hosting water and wastewater treatment plant tours for community groups and classrooms