Sounds like you are serious about going green, David. Good for you. I recommend getting your solar panels this year while you have some attractive rebates. I am guessing that state and federal budgets are going to reduce these rebates by next year. Start your search for good installers here at the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association - http://www.flaseia.org/...»
They can provide a lot of information, and help you find reputable contractors there in Orlando.
As for low-water, heat-tolerant landscaping, here are some tips for you:
Sounds like you are really getting with upgrading/greening your home. So, since you have multiple, complex, projects let me give you an easy way to find a contractor in your area. Go to "Find" then "Contractors". Select the type contractor from the list and you will get plenty of choices displayed. I came up with; New Age Plumbing, http://www.hometalk.com/member/julian14, or, Art Harding Construction, http://www.hometalk.com/member/xxcgdz9seo
They can provide a lot of information, and help you find reputable contractors there in Orlando.
As for low-water, heat-tolerant landscaping, here are some tips for you:
http://www.networx.com/article/xeriscaping-t...
And a local resource for low-water, low-maintenance landscaping:
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/yards/
Good luck, David, and congratulations on reducing your environmental impact.