Thursday, April 9, 2015
Lake Erie Issues Energy Issues
In 2012, the average U.S.
residential utility customer
used 10,837 kilowatthours
(kWh) of electricity a year, an
average of 903 kWh per month.
To ensure an adequate energy
supply is available to heat and
cool homes, power electronics,
and light homes, U.S. energy
production is derived from a
variety of sources.
Stormwater Runoff. Nutrient Loading. Harmful Algal Blooms.
A number of issues face Lake Erie. Although Lake Erie is the
smallest of the Great Lakes, the US EPA has identified Lake Erie
as the most stressed from urbanization and agriculture.
Researchers and educators from The University of Toledo’s
Lake Erie Center will present topics facing Ohio’s Great Lake.
The Lake Erie Center is an interdisciplinary research and
education center dedicated to solving environmental problems
at the land/water interface and bay/lake exchanges in the
Great Lakes—the world’s largest fresh water ecosystem.
Join experts in the field of
energy as they discuss topics
that include energy production, conservation as well as present
concepts important for every energy consumer to know.
Highlights Include
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The Bowling Green Wind Farm is Ohio’s first utility-sized
wind farm. The turbines generate enough power to supply
electricity for approximately 2,500 residential customers.
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Bowling Green State University’s Oaks Dining Center is a
LEED Certified Gold building. The dining center includes
glass exposures for natural light, solar arrays, as well as
bike racks and other enticements to promote commuter
alternatives.
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Homeowners can implement a number of practices to
make their homes more energy efficient. The energy
forum will end with a tour of an alternative energy
designed home that has implemented practices to increase
energy efficiency and technology to generate energy.
Research at the Lake Erie Center explores the linkages among
land use, aquatic resources, water quality, sustainable living
and human health.
Highlights Include

Tour of the Lake Erie Center and Laboratory
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Hach Kit Water Quality Demonstration
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Tour of Wetland Restoration Site at Maumee Bay State Park
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Panel Discussion on Lake Erie Water Issues
Each forum cost is $50 and includes lunch.
Register online at www.eeco.wildapricot.org