Melink can help you determine the financing option that is best for your situation. Typical financing solutions are third-party financing and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE). We will pursue a more creative financing method if necessary. K-12 schools are eligible for HB-264 and Certificates of Participation Financing. For more information on PACE financing, visit http://www.pacenation.us/about-pace/
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What is the Manifest Pre-Engineered Pumping Station? What are the benefits?
It is a proprietary packaged pumping station designed to increase energy efficiency with our patented ground loop bypass valve. The Manifest Pre-Engineered Pumping Station comes in standard package sizes for easy selection by engineers. It is simple for mechanical contractors to install, with plug-and-play electrical and plumbing connections. This web-enabled pumping system also allows for […]
How can Melink help with my geothermal project?
For building owners, Melink can provide a turnkey solution that involves design, equipment, installation, commissioning, financing, maintenance and monitoring. We are also offering these services a la carte to architects, engineers and energy service companies.
Who benefits from geothermal HVAC?
Building owners benefit from lower operating costs. Facility personnel benefit from reduce maintenance, occupants benefit from increased comfort and the environment benefits from reduced carbon emissions.
Why make the switch to geothermal HVAC?
Geothermal will save 25-50 percent on HVAC costs and slash your yearly maintenance cost. It will also minimize equipment replacement costs because the ground loop has a lifetime of more than 50 years. Plus, site aesthetics can be improved without the need for a cooling tower.
What is Melink’s vision for the geothermal industry?
Geothermal HVAC works for us, and we want to share the opportunity! Melink plans to mainstream geothermal HVAC by reducing the installation cost with innovative products such as the Manifest pump station. Our vision also includes educating building owners, architects and engineers about the benefits; providing engineering services; and offering financing to help cover the […]
Why isn’t geothermal mainstream yet?
Geothermal has been around for decades. But a lack of awareness of its benefits and proper design of the system has led to slow growth. Melink has utilized geothermal heating and cooling in its Net-Zero Energy headquarters for the past 10 years. Our geothermal system is the biggest contributor to our energy-efficiency goals. We would […]
What is a geothermal HVAC system and how does it save energy?
Geothermal heat pumps use the ground as a heat exchanger via a closed-loop water circuit. During the winter, the system takes heat out of the ground and transfers it into the building. And during the summer, the system takes heat out of the building and transfers it into the ground. The ground maintains an average […]
What are Melink’s current operations and maintenance capabilities?
We provide all operating, maintenance and repair services, including materials, equipment, labor and supplies, needed to perform such duties. As such, we are responsible for 24-hour monitoring, remote and field troubleshooting of identified issues, and prompt resolution to minimize downtime. Our preventative maintenance program typically provides annual site visits to each array for visual inspection. […]