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Problem: Base Camp Cafe at the Cincinnati Zoo was due for a remodel project in 2013 and took the opportunity to retrofit the restaurant with environmentally sustainable features. They set the goal of achieving LEED Gold certification, but meeting the requirements posed much challenge. Solution: The Cincinnati Zoo Sustainability Team chose to install Intelli-Hood Controls to gain credits toward their pursuit of a LEED Gold certified cafe. The Zoo previously worked with Melink for a solar canopy project in order to provide a sustainable source of power. Since 2013, Base Camp Cafe has been ranked the greenest restaurant in the nation, as measured by The Green Restaurant Association. This association granted them 473 points for the different green elements of their restaurant, with their energy reduction accounting for 220 points, or 47% of their score. “ I appreciate that Intelli-Hood is automated, it’s one less thing to worry about in managing a restaurant. We don’t have to remind people to turn it on and off. We get savings by letting the system run on its own. ” - Tony James, Cincinnati Zoo, Facilities Management For more information, visit MELINKCORP.COM Zoo Restaurant Retrofit July 2014 Intelli-Hood controls installed in Base Camp Cafe at Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati, Ohio TOTAL ENERGY SAVINGS PER YEAR 32,584 kWh $6,799 FAN SAVINGS $2,265 75% avg fan speed HEAT SAVINGS $3,540 COOLING SAVINGS $994 PAYBACK 2 years IRR for 5 years: 30% $ CO2 SAVINGS 43,663 lbs
