By Akron Beakon Journal
October 1, 2017, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at , Schwartz Center, 800 E Summit St, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, OH 44240, USA
Price: Free
Phone: 330-672-8023
The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Green Energy Ohio Tour will take place Sunday, Oct. 1, from 1-4 p.m. at multiple locations at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï and in the city of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï. This free, self-guided tour features green technologies, such as solar, green design, energy efficiency and green buildings.
The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Green Energy Ohio Tour is a joint event coordinated by ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Office of Sustainability and the city of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Green Energy Ohio Tour sites at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï include ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 .
