Melink Newsletter
On Friday April 26th, 2013 Cedarville University will dedicate its large-scale solar power system that converts sunlight into clean electricity to help meet the growing power requirements of the campus. The 2,154 kilowatt solar array was built on the southwest edge of the campus by Cincinnati-based Melink Corporation, which was also responsible for the development, engineering, construction, and operation of the system.
Since the completion of the installation, power has been flowing directly into the University’s distribution system. This energy is capable of supplying an average of 10% of Cedarville University’s demand, making it the largest solar system directly connected to a university in Ohio.
“Melink is proud to serve as the developer for this very significant solar array,” said Steve Melink, the President of Melink Corporation. “We would also like to acknowledge our partners: U.S. Bancorp, Union Bank & Trust Company, DP&L Energy, Yellow Springs Renewable Energy, TMI Electric, and the Village of Cedarville, who provided tremendous support. It is our hope that this success will inspire other schools and universities to consider clean and affordable renewable energy solutions.”
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We’re greener than we seem
Greater Cincinnati is on the leading edge of the green movement – maybe not in showy ways like curbside composting or light rail, but in the green you don’t see.
Cincinnati is the largest city in the country to get all of its electricity from alternative energy sources, and it has the third-most homes certified under the U.S. Green Business Council’s Leadership in Engineering and Design standards. The region is also a leader in LEED-certified schools.
“This is a happening place,” said Brewster Rhoads, executive director of the Green Umbrella. “We’re turning Mark Twain’s adage on its head. In many ways we are 10 years ahead, particularly compared to other Midwest cities.”
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How to design and live in a Green Home while studying for the LEED for Homes AP exam
The following is an outline for a series of classes to pass the LEED for Homes Accredited Professional exam.
We’re creating a series of tours that focuses on how families are living sustainably in their homes. Our goals will be to learn the LEED for Homes Sustainable Categories.
How to design and use a kitchen to make healthy food for your family, while easy to use and clean.
What does a landscape look like that is easy to maintain and grows food? While composting too.
Bathrooms that uses less water and energy, how does that look and feel?
Living rooms that uses less energy and is a multi-use space. What kind of furniture do you need to make a space multi-functional? A place for children to grow up and be themselves?
A garage that can also be a work shop and storage.
How do you use plants to lower the C02 in your bedroom?
How can a homeowner understand the HVAC and water systems in their home? What is it like living with renewable energy?
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Cincinnati to Reward Higher Levels of ‘Green’ Building
Cincinnati offers the most generous tax abatement in the country for LEED Certification, and it’s about to go to the next level. City Council will vote Wednesday on an ordinance to give a better tax break to those who invest in the most energy-efficient building they can afford.
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USGBC Cincinnati Chapter 10th Anniversary Banquet
10th Anniversary Holiday Banquet
Tuesday December 4th, 2012
American Red Cross
Come join Cincinnati Regional in celebration of our 10th year!
This is sure to be a fabulous evening for both
members and spouses – register today here
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Sept. 14, 2012 Green Homes Summit features tour of Sustainablity Partnership
The Sustainability Partnership of Cincinnati is a locally owned and operated consortium of companies working together to deliver all of the pieces for your projects, no matter what the size.
Sept. 14, 2012 Green Homes Summit Keynote Speaker Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House! For more details on the event, click here.
Sept. 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. stop by to learn how you can have a LEED Platinum office for $4 per square foot. Learn more about the Green Cincinnati Education Advocacy offices at the new USGBC web site’s LEED Profiles page https://new.usgbc.org/projects/lohre-and-associates-offices/
Register for the Green Homes Summit https://www.usgbc-cincinnati.org/calendar/register.asp?CalendarID=10979/.
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Green Homes Summit Press Release
8/9/2012 1 of 2 Contacts: Suzanne Schindler Publicity Coordinator Green Homes Summit Steering Committee sschind@yahoo.com, cell (513) 314-2449, Sanyog Rathod sanyogr@solconsults.com cell (513) 939-8400 August 8, 2012 For immediate release GREEN HOMES SUMMIT BRINGS “NOT SO BIG” ADVOCATE TO CINCINNATI Two-day conference will highlight Washington Park & green residential buildings A local Green Homes Summit [...]
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Green Cincinnati’s USGBC LEED Platinum Project Profile Published
A renaissance is taking place to restore Cincinnati to a walkable and sustainable community. Locating this office project in the inner city represents the best in historical reuse and renewal.
This project, in the second floor of a three-story rowhouse, houses the office of Lohre & Associates Marketing Communications and Green Cincinnati Education Advocacy, the sole tenant. The building is among other older inner-city buildings undergoing renovation. The firm is a marketing communications agency that designs literature, web sites, photography, and trade show exhibits primarily for industrial clients, and which has a green building education and marketing division.
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Green Homes Summit Sept. 14, 2012
Preserve, Restore, Revitalize – USGBC Cincinnati Regional Chapter, AIA Cincinnati, and Over-the-Rhine Foundation Cincinnati collaborate to present the 2012 Green Homes Summit. Presentation seminars will be held on September 14th, at Emanuel Community Center in OTR, Cincinnati, OH. Summit includes: Keynote Speaker, Workshops, All-Day Tradeshow, and Green Homes Tour for Homeowners, Builders, Architects, Government Officials, Realtors, Lenders, and anyone related to the residential building industry. The conference will focus on residential green strategies with an added focus of urban revitalization and historic preservation.
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Schickel Design’s “City Home Cincinnati” Townhouses Sold Out Before Completion
Since 2006, Schickel Design Company has led the transformation of the 1400 block of Pleasant Street in historic Over-the-Rhine. Called City Home Cincinnati, the multi-phase project is located in an area that has long been noted for…
