Calendar of Upcoming
Go Green Events

All of the 2009 Go Green events are listed below. To jump to this month's events, click here.
 

January 1  New Year's Day 
May your team be successful with the green goals your organization has pledged to accomplish this year.

February 14  Valentine's Day 
Start a green tradition with your sweetie and make your love truly last forever! Give her fair-trade chocolate, plant a tree in his honor, or make a joint donation to a green charity instead of exchanging gifts.

February 28  Go-Green Night–Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Elmira Jackals
The Cincinnati Cyclones will celebrate the Go Green Challenge as they educate the fans on green alternatives and choices. The first 2,500 fans will receive a Cyclones tote bag made of recyclable material courtesy of Duke Energy. Fans will also be able to purchase $1.00 pulled pork sandwiches courtesy of City BBQ. Groups of 30 or more receive: either a table along concourse to display company information OR free Cyclones t-shirts. Click here to see flyer.
Location: usbank arena
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Tickets just $10.00.  Click here for ticket order form.
Contact:  Matt Piening 513-421-2645
              

March 20  First Day of Spring
It's time for spring cleaning! Won't it feel good to get everything clean and organized, so you can relax and enjoy the warmer days coming up? Here are a few ideas to help you stay Green in the process:

• use earth-friendly cleaners when you dust;

• donate durable items you no longer want to charities and free stores;

• take unwanted paint and motor oil, along with other Household Hazardous Waste, to an

  Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program*;

• gather up those old computer parts and cell phones you have laying around the house and
  take them to a Computer Recycling Drop-Off Event*;

• and when you prepare your yard for spring planting, keep yard waste out of the landfill by
  taking it to a Yardwaste Drop-Off Site*.

* Please note that the resource links above are provided for Hamilton County residents only. Household Hazardous Waste, computers (as well as electrical components listed on the website) and yard waste from businesses cannot be accepted at these events.
 

March 26  Southwest Ohio Clean Energy Network Meeting
Cincinnati Climate Actions & The New Cincinnati Energy Alliance
• Hear Larry Falkin, Director of the City of Cincinnati Department of Environmental Quality,
  discuss the progress on the Mayor's Climate Action Plan.
• Learn about the new Cincinnati Energy Alliance from its Project Manager, Andy Holzhauser.
  The Cincinnati Energy Alliance, a non-profit initiative working closely with the City of
  Cincinnati and Duke Energy will launch a massive effort to retrofit buildings to a more energy
  efficient state.
• GEO Southwest Ohio Project Coordinator, Jack Clock will give an overview of the April 22,
  23,24 GEO Solar Thermal Workforce Training and Installation Workshop and the April 25
  GEO SW Ohio Regional Workshop: Green Energy & Green Collar Jobs – both at Cincinnati
  State.
Location: Cincinnati State, Main Room 180, 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Contact:  Green Energy Ohio website

April 18  Earth Day Celebration at Sawyer Point
Location: Sawyer Point
Time: 12:00 - 6:30 pm

April 19  Northside 5K Green Run
Location: Northside Tavern
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm

April 21  Christ Hospital Earth Day Event
Location: Christ Hospital–Lobby of Heart Tower
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

April 22  Earth Day

Thank you for participating in the Go Green Challenge, creating awareness and improving our environment.

April 22  METRO Earth Day Celebration at Fountain Square
Location: Cincinnati Fountain Square
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

April 22  It's Easy to be Green–Earth Day Event
Neyer Properties is proud to present "It's Easy to be Green." This free Earth Day event will feature enlightening green educational presentations for those involved in green buildings, as well as tips on how to become a greener community. The event includes two panels: Building LEED in Greater Cincinnati and Green Infrastructure in Southwest Ohio. A Commercial Broker Presentation and a Green Community Fair will follow.
Location: Keystone Parke, 2135 Dana Avenue
Time: 1:00 - 6:30 pm
Agenda: Click here for descriptions and program details
Cost: FREE
Contact: green@neyer1.com
For booth information at the green fair, contact Eden McDermott at 513-699-2275

April 24  Butler County Earth Day
Location: Government Services Plaza–Hamilton, Ohio
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

May 7  Energy Conference
  Join recognized Energy Professionals as they present and discuss one of the world's most critical issues today, energy. Experience programming for technical professionals, business leaders and the community at large generation on all aspects of energy. Learn current information on climate change, renewable energy, alternative fuels, energy conservation, LEED programs, and state, local and federal initiatives for increasing production of alternate and advanced technology sourced energy.

  In addition to the programming and conference this year an energy focused expo will be added to the convention floor. This area of EXPO will contain displays by equipment manufacturers, consultants and product representatives from the energy sector. The 2009 CAS Energy and Technology EXPO will also focus on worker training for the challenges ahead in the 21st century, retirements, new technologies and Adult Workforce Development.

Location: Duke Energy Center (Downtown Cincinnati)
Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Agenda: Click here for descriptions and concurrent session details
Cost: Energy Conference Fees:
         $75 on or before 4/24/09; $125 after 4/24/09;
         $25 UC Faculty or Staff (before or after 4/24/09); $50 UC Faculty or Staff (after 4/24/09);
         $0 Student (does not include box lunch or CIC Breakfast)

         CIC Breakfast and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Program ONLY:
         $50 on or before 4/24/09; $75 after 4/24/09
Contact: univconf@uc.edu
          www.uc.edu/conferencing/events/energy

          Phone: 513-558-1810          
Registration: 2009 Energy Conference

          CIC Breakfast and Program on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
          Display an Exhibit booth at the Energy Conference

May 29-30  GEO 9th Annual Meeting – Cincinnati and Milford
Part I – Mainstream Green: An Evening with Green Energy Ohio

This exciting evening supports the non-profit efforts of Green Energy Ohio to promote the environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices across Ohio. This informative networking event at the new green building on the UC Medical Campus features:
• Networking, Hors d'oeurves and Drinks 

• Featured Speaker: GE Energy's Katharine Brass presenting on Ecomagination: Lessons Learned

• Green Sponsors & Exhibitors

• GEO's first-ever Silent Auction - Please join us in supporting the mission of Green Energy Ohio by donating your new items for our Silent Auction on May 29th. Items we seek include trips, ticketed events (especially professional and local collegiate team tickets), green products, small luxury goods, and other items you would like to donate to showcase your product or business. Please contact Siobhan Pritchard at 513-535-7445 for more information.

• Presentation of the "GEOs" - 2008 Annual Awards

• Tour of the CARE/Crawley Green Atrium

Location: CARE Crawley Building (applied for LEED Gold)

               University of Cincinnati, 3230 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45267
Date/Time: Friday, May 29, 2009 from 4:30 am - 8:00 pm
Agenda: Click here for more information on Friday event
Cost: $40 individuals; $75 couples

Part II – Tour the Melink Corporation LEED Gold Green Building

Join the GEO Board and Staff for a FREE and unique tour of a world-class Green Building as the concluding Part II of the 9th Annual Meeting of Green Energy Ohio:
• Release of the GEO 2008 Annual Report 

• Presentation of the 2008 GEO Volunteer Awards

• Steve Melink's Guided Tour of his LEED Gold Building. See more about GEO's 2008 Business of the Year: Melink Corporation

Location: Melink Corporation

               5149 River Valley Road, Milford, Ohio 45150
Date/Time: Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Agenda: Click here for more information on Saturday event

Cost: FREE
 

June 8  UC CAMPUS LIFE REC CENTER, LEED Certified

Tour will be given by UC Associate Architectural Professor Alex Christoforidis.

Location: Meet in the center of University of Cincinnati's campus (45221) at the Starbucks

RSVP:  Chuck Lohre 513-260-9025

June 11  EMERSION DESIGN Headquarters, LEED CI Platinum
Special presentation by Rob Alpern with GREAT AMERICAN TOWER AT QUEEN CITY SQUARE regarding their LEED CS strategy for the new 42-story project downtown at Sycamore and 4th Streets.

Location: 1776 Mentor Avenue m.l. 216, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212

RSVP:  Chuck Lohre 513-260-9025

June 15  MONROE MECHANICAL, Green Source Center, LEED Registered, going for Gold

Presentation after at Main Library of Green Building Materials.

Location: 19 E. Eighth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

RSVP:  Chuck Lohre 513-260-9025

June 18  CINCINNATI FIREHOUSE NO. 9, City of Cincinnati's first LEED Project, LEED NC Certified  

Location: 4379 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45229

               Park at ballpark lot to the south, next to Chase Bank and the Firehouse

RSVP:  Chuck Lohre 513-260-9025

June 21  First Day of Summer
Planning a family vacation? Make your travel plans easy this year and save money as well– plan a local vacation, closer to home. It cuts down on travel expenses and travel time, you will be supporting the local economy, and you will learn more about your own community. There are many great vacation opportunities right in your own city. Check out your local town center, state travel site or auto club for some great ideas.
 

July 2009

July 4  Independence Day
Green up your favorite red, white and blue holiday! At your 4th of July picnic, use reusable dinnerware or purchase paper plates, paper napkins, and compostable plastic cups made from 100% corn–then toss them into your compost bin along with any food waste appropriate for composting. To learn more about what to include in or how to build a compost pile, click here.

July 9  Governor Strickland Green Initiatives Event & Fundraiser
Come support Governor Strickland and his green initiatives for the state of Ohio, and learn from leading experts on green. Learn how green technology businesses develop innovative new products and services. From clean coal and wind turbines, to LEED certified building construction and sustainable landscapes. Afterward, we will hear from and dialogue with Governor Strickland about his current work in environmental and energy policy since being elected in 2006. He’ll also speak about the future of Ohio, and how he plans to encourage Ohio’s “green” businesses and industries as part of his plan to improve the State’s economy.

Location: Keystone Parke, 2135 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Agenda: 4:30 - 5:15 pm – Reception for hosts and governor's Green Circle
             4:30 - 5:30 pm – General reception and roundtable discussions
             5:30 - 5:45 pm – Everyone, Remarks from Governor Strickland
             5:45 - 6:00 pm – Everyone, Question and Answer period
Cost: Click here for costs and more details.
RSVP: to Jean M. Manning by July 6th.

August 2009

August 19  LEED Product Discovery Tour - What Products Can You Make For The New Green Economy?
Join us for an informative tour of Firehouse No. 9, downtown Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. This half day tour may spark your imagination when you see very large solar shades (we have lots of metal fabricators in the region), understand daylighting and the sensors, light shelves and shading methods required and finally you never know until you see it. Learn more.
Location: Begin at Sugar N Spice restaurant next to Firehouse No. 9
Time: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $185 – includes breakfast and lunch
RSVP: Green Cincinnati

August 25  Free LEED Tour of Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
The new Go Green Garden should be done by then which will demonstrate rain gardens and native plantings. All the buildings in the new planned Platinum LEED Entrance are completed. We'll check out the new solar PV array as well as the solar thermal hot water heaters for the rest rooms at the entrance. Learn more.
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Green Cincinnati or call 513-260-9025

September 2009

September 9  Renewable Energy Class at Cincinnati State
Open class registration, for eight seats minimum, before schedule is confirmed for early Fall semester, starting Sept. 9. Members learn how to evaluate and decide on all aspects of renewable or alternative energy production. The second class is a tour and passive solar analysis of the Frank Lloyd Wright Boulter House in nearby Clifton. Learn more.
Location: Cincinnati State
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Registration and Fees: contact Ralph Wells or Chuck Lohre at 513-260-9025

September 22  First Day of Autumn

With the end of the summer season, it's time to think about the cooler months ahead. To learn ways of increasing energy efficiency in your home or business and save money on your heating bills, attend one of the events listed on this Calendar Page or visit one of these sites:
http://www.hcdoes.org/sw/green_define.htm
http://www.energy.gov/energyefficiency/index.htm
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/

http://www.duke-energy.com/ohio-business/energy-management.asp
http://www.techsolve.org/
 

September 22  US Green Building Council Member Social
Would you like an opportunity to get to know your fellow USGBC members? Here is your chance to meet and greet and get involved! Please join us at the LEED Registered Boy Scout Center in Evendale. Chapter officers will give updates on recent events and there will be ongoing tours and presentations about people and products that contributed to this significant building, which is the first Boy Scout Service Center in the country to go to LEED Certification. The project captures and treats storm water runoff from 80% of the average annual rainfall. It also reduces non-roof heat island effect with one of the only light colored cement parking lots in the region. And it lowers lighting power densities and light pollution through the use of LED lighting in the building and on their grounds. Presentation will include updates on projects throughout the Dayton and Cincinnati Regional Chapter area. Click here to download the flyer. Pre-registration is required.

Location: Marge Schott Boy Scout Achievement Center
              10078 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $10 Members; $20 Non-Members
Registration: Click here to register. Registration deadline is September 17.

Fall 2009  LEED AP+ & Associate Exam Class
Exam Course Class Still Open - Class will start once a minimum of six members register. Course includes in-depth study of the Reference Guides, Credit Interpretation Ruling case study exercises, LEED On-Line, USGBC.org website, GBCI.org website and sample questions from Colorado Chapter Study Guide test. The Associate test includes sustainable talking points and factoids. Individual Tutoring and consulting is available. Learn more.
 

Fall 2009  LEED AP for Homes Exam Class
A LEED AP Class for Homes is forming. Once six join we will schedule the classes and tours. The class will include up to 10 tours of LEED Certified and Registered homes in the region. Learn more.
 

October 2009

October 2  Energy • Economics • Environment – A Summit on Strengthening Your Bottom Line through Energy Improvements
Ready to gain specific insights on green initiatives that also save money? You’ll get new ideas at this exciting half-day event for business and community leaders and decision-makers, featuring:
• Breakout sessions on energy efficiency, financing green projects, the legal consideration of climate change, and other sustainability topics.

• Panelist from Procter & Gamble, General Electric, Honeywell, KPMG, and other leading companies.

• Exhibitors offering the newest products, services and technologies, like super efficient lighting, energy audits, solar technologies, and more.

Location: Duke Energy Convention Center (Downtown Cincinnati)
Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Agenda: Click here for details
Cost: Click here for details
Registration: Click here to register Or call 513-579-3111.

October 6  Green Speaker Series – Composting at Home
John Duke, Master Composter, will entertain and enlighten as he takes a tough science and turns it into gardening gold. This is a must-attend for the gardener who wants their plants to grow to the next level, or for those who simply want to do something to help the environment. For more information about composting, click here. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Location: Miami Township Senior Center, 8 North Miami Avenue, Cleves, Ohio 45002
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Registration: Contact Susan Schumacher to register or call 513-946-7734.
                   Registration deadline is September 29.

Location: Savannah Center (West Chester, Ohio)
Time: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Cost: Click here for cost details.
Registration: Click here for on-line registration.
Details: Click here, e-mail or call 513-421-4661 to contact AIA Cincinnati for more information.

October 20  Green Speaker Series – Recycling 101
Join Holly Christmann, Manager and Michelle Balz, Community Outreach Coordinator, Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District, as they discuss the who, why, what, and where of recycling issues in Hamilton County. Leave this presentation with a thorough knowledge of what can and can’t be recycled, how the District impacts your life, and what you and your family can do to help the environment in Hamilton County. For more information about the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District, click here. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Location: Miami Township Senior Center, 8 North Miami Avenue, Cleves, Ohio 45002
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Registration: Contact Susan Schumacher to register or call 513-946-7734.
                   Registration deadline is October 13.

November 2009

November 26  Thanksgiving Day

The Go Green Challenge Committee extends a huge thank you to all the companies and Hamilton County residents who participated in the Go Green Challenge.
2009 proved to be another very successful year with overwhelming participation and unending energy from everyone involved. We look forward to working with all of you in 2010, along with many new participants–accomplishing even more to make Hamilton County greener than ever! 
 

December 2009

December 12  Hanukkah Begins
December 21  First Day of Winter
December 25  Christmas Day
December 26  Kwanzaa Begins 

What a month of celebrations!
While you spend the holidays enjoying the company of family and friends, be sure to invite green practices into the mix! There are many ways to participate in all of the festive aspects of your celebration, while still being conscientious of energy use, waste reduction and resource conservation. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Decorating: decorate with LED lights. They use up to 33% less energy than incandescent
  lights, last longer and run cooler.

• Trees: buy a live tree and plant it in your yard after the holidays; or buy a cut tree from a
  properly managed, local tree farm and after the season ends, take it to a yardwaste recycling
  location to be mulched. Locations are open January 2 and 9, 2010.

• Shopping: plan out your shopping trips. Try to get your shopping done at one location and in
  one day, and be sure to take the shortest route. This reduces pollution, saves gas and saves
  time. Don't forget to bring your reusable bags along!

• Gift Wrap: present your gifts in reusable bags, tied with a pretty bow; use fabric adorned with
  a holiday pattern–you can iron it and use it again next year; or wrap gifts with newspaper–the
  sports section for the Bengals fan, the business section for the financial guru, or the comics
  for your little one.
 

Winter 2010  Looking for Partners in a LEED Platinum Office Project
Green Cincinnati has Registered a LEED CI 2.0 Project as their office and is in the process of design and collection of materials. We would like to offer space in the new makeover to other firms interested in working in and participating in a LEED project. Learn more.