College $3 Million Solar Energy Project Recognized

CORTLAND, NY (05/07/2014)(readMedia)-- SUNY Cortland symbolically will flip the switch on 3,600 new solar panels on Friday, May 9, formally ushering in a new era of energy sustainability on campus.

State Sen. James Seward (R-Oneida) will join President Erik J. Bitterbaum and other College officials in a ceremony recognizing the completion of a $3 million campus solar energy project.

The speakers will discuss the pioneering nature of the project, its role in scientific education and SUNY Cortland's continuing leadership in energy sustainability.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2014

WHERE: The SUNY Cortland Physical Plant, in front of the solar array near Route 281 on the west side of campus.

Light, locally produced refreshments will be available.

For more information, please contact:

Frederic Pierce

SUNY Cortland Public Relations Director

607-753-5789 (office)

607-345-4609 (cell)

frederic.pierce@cortland.edu