CMHA, VESTAR Win Energy Conservation Award.Business Editors CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2002 The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority and VESTAR, Inc., an affiliate of Cinergy Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CIN CIN cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) A term used to categorize degrees of dysplasia arising in the epithelium, or outer layer, of the cervix. ) have received a national award for the greatest energy savings from a lighting retrofit ret·ro·fit v. ret·ro·fit·ted or ret·ro·fit, ret·ro·fit·ting, ret·ro·fits v.tr. 1. To provide (a jet, automobile, computer, or factory, for example) with parts, devices, or equipment not in project. The Advance Transformer Co. gave CMHA CMHA Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority CMHA Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (Cincinnati, Ohio) CMHA Center for Mental Health and Aging CMHA Colorado Manufactured Housing Association and VESTAR a 5 Star Energy Services Program 2000-2001 Eagle Award as the winning entry in the Highest percentage of energy savings category from comprehensive lighting retrofits and replacements. CMHA and VESTAR collaborated last year on an energy infrastructure improvement program in more than 4,600 housing units at 33 developments and 900 scattered sites with a total project cost of $7.2 million and annual savings to CMHA of $875,000. Eagle Awards are presented annually for projects that exhibit highest annual kilowatt savings, best return on investment, unique application of ballast technology, highest percent of energy savings, and most innovative energy-efficiency project. Advance Transformer is one of the largest lighting technology manufacturers in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "This award displays our dedication to the continuous conservation of natural resources conservation of natural resources, the wise use of the earth's resources by humanity. The term conservation came into use in the late 19th cent. and referred to the management, mainly for economic reasons, of such valuable natural resources as timber, fish, throughout CMHA properties," said Donald Troendle, CMHA executive director. "This program has improved the overall lighting quality for our residents, while dramatically reducing energy consumption." "This award demonstrates the opportunity for savings that is available from energy infrastructure improvements," said Leland Smith, president of VESTAR. "We are gratified grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to be recognized for a project that we believe has been a great success for both CMHA and VESTAR." Formed in 1933, CMHA works to strengthen neighborhoods by increasing quality housing opportunities and providing viable living options for people of all income levels. CMHA is dedicated to updating and providing modern-day living environments for all its residents. VESTAR, Inc. is a professional service firm specializing in facility and infrastructure solutions. VESTAR works to understand customer goals and apply ingenuity to develop and deliver facility infrastructure solutions that conserve resources and improve building performance. VESTAR is an affiliate of Cinergy Corp., one of the largest diversified energy companies in the U.S. |
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