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All of the 2009 Go Green events are listed
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January 2009 |
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February 2009 |
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March 2009 |
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March 20 First Day of Spring 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
and when you prepare your yard
for spring planting, keep yard waste out of the landfill by * 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
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April 2009 |
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April 19 Northside 5K Green Run
April 21 Christ Hospital Earth Day
Event
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
April 22 It's Easy to be Green–Earth Day Event
April 24 Butler County Earth
Day
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May 2009 |
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May 7
Energy Conference 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)
CIC Breakfast and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Program ONLY:
Phone: 513-558-1810
CIC Breakfast and Program on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
May 28
Energy • Economics • Environment SUMMIT
May 29-30
GEO 9th Annual Meeting – Cincinnati and Milford
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:
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
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: 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
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June 2009 |
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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 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 |
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July 2009 |
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July 9
Governor Strickland Green Initiatives Event & Fundraiser
Location:
Keystone Parke, 2135 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
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September 2009 |
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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.duke-energy.com/ohio-business/energy-management.asp |
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October 2009 |
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November 2009 |
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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.
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December 2009 |
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December
12 Hanukkah Begins
What a month of celebrations!
Decorating: decorate with
LED
lights. They use up to 33% less energy than incandescent
Trees: buy a live tree
and plant it in your yard after the holidays; or buy a cut tree from a
Shopping: plan out your
shopping trips. Try to get your shopping done at one location and in
Gift Wrap: present your gifts
in reusable bags, tied with a pretty bow; use fabric adorned with |
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