SUNY Canton Schedules Public Forum on Proposed Wind Turbine Project, April 16

CANTON, NY (04/01/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Canton will host the first of three public informational sessions discussing a proposed wind turbine on the College campus beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center's Intramural Gym.

The College openly invites the public, and refreshments will be served.

The College, in consultation with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Sustainable Energy Developments (SED), is considering the construction of a wind turbine that would provide electricity to the campus and provide support for academic programming, including Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems and Electrical Engineering Technology.

Representatives from SUNY Canton departments of Facilities and Planning and Public Relations will join Northland Associates, NYPA and SED to answer questions about the scope, purpose and outcomes of the proposed project. Additionally, Michael J. Newtown, Interim Dean of the School of Engineering Technology will speak about the educational benefits of having a wind turbine on campus.

From 2 to 6 p.m. on the same day, two balloons will be floated at the proposed wind turbine location on campus to show its scale. The balloons will be representing the maximum height of the structure at the tip of a blade extending vertically, the other representing the position of the center of the blades. If weather conditions prohibit the balloon float on the 16th, the balloons will be floated on the following day, Wednesday the 17th at the same time, according to SED.

Parking will be available in Lots 1 and 13. For directions, please refer to the campus maps.

For further information, please contact the SUNY Canton office of Public Relations at 315-386-7300 or email pr@canton.edu.

SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor's degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College's faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA.

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