The Florida Green Lodging Program (GLP) is a voluntary Florida Department of Environmental Protection initiative that recognizes hotels that adopt cost-saving, environmental practices in energy conservation, water conservation, education and awareness, waste reduction, and indoor air quality. Disney began preparing for the GLP in 2003 and received the first two certifications in March, 2004. As of December 2007, 13 Disney-owned Resorts have been certified with more awaiting certification in 2008.
In May 2007, the Resorts began a phased plan to replace all incandescent bulbs with CFLs, which use roughly one quarter of the energy of their standard counterpart bulbs. When completed, 176,325 light bulbs will have been changed out at all of Walt Disney World resorts combined. ENERGY STAR® appliances, programmable thermostats, indoor and outdoor lighting sensors, a computerized Energy Management System, and other energy-efficient lighting also reduce energy consumption. Many of the Resorts have implemented a communication program between staff and Guests, promoting environmental education and public feedback to increase environmental action property-wide. Certified Disney hotels and Disney Vacation Club Resorts include the following properties:
Properties to be certified in 2008 include:
