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ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Green Energy Ohio Tour; Akron Beakon Journal; October 1, 2017

By Akron Beakon Journal

October 1, 2017, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at , Schwartz Center, 800 E Summit St, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ, OH 44240, USA

Price: Free

 www.kent.edu

Phone: 330-672-8023

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Green Energy Ohio Tour will take place Sunday, Oct. 1, from 1-4 p.m. at multiple locations at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ and in the city of ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ. This free, self-guided tour features green technologies, such as solar, green design, energy efficiency and green buildings.

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Green Energy Ohio Tour is a joint event coordinated by ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State's Office of Sustainability and the city of ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµâ€™s Sustainability Commission. It provides opportunities for participants to view cost-saving renewable energy solutions being used in the area. The event is part of the American Solar Energy Society’s 22nd annual ASES National Solar Tour and the 15th annual Green Energy Ohio Tour. The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State Field House solar array has been a part of the Greater Akron Solar Tour in the past, but this is the first year for multiple tour sites in Portage County.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Green Energy Ohio Tour sites at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State include the solar array at the Field House, the Center for Architecture and Environmental Design, the Center for Architecture and Environmental Design’s USB Charging Pavilion and a university zero-emission vehicle. Sites in the city of ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ include ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Cooperative Housing’s Franklin House with solar panels, the Bruder residence with solar panels and Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center Gallery with solar panels and solar battery generator.  

Participants can view all site locations at .

POSTED: Sunday, October 1, 2017 12:00 AM
Updated: Monday, February 12, 2018 10:26 AM