Public Wind Energy Forum at SUNY Canton, Nov. 28

CANTON, NY (11/23/2011)(readMedia)-- The New York Wind Education Collaborative will be holding a presentation about wind energy solutions at SUNY Canton.

Faculty and staff members from the College's alternative and renewable energy systems (ARES) program are scheduled to host the free forum at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center's Kingston Theater. The event is open to SUNY Canton students and the public.

The presentation will include information and current statistics about New York's electric grid, an overview of the wind farm development process, and a look at the related economic and environmental issues.

"Our guest presenters will provide insight into many of the ongoing discussions and debates about the future of wind energy locally and state-wide," said Arthur S. Garno, SUNY Canton's program coordinator for center for renewable energy and sustainable technologies, who works in tandem with the ARES program. "Our programming presents new opportunities to learn about alternative, efficient, and sustainable energy production."

SUNY Canton offers 21 career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 150 courses online each semester. The College's athletic teams belong to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The College is home to a brand-new athletic facility, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites, offering students single rooms in apartment-style settings while they live on campus.

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