Renewable Energy Workshop

Learn more about opportunities for using renewable energy in your home or office. 

Event Information

• Hear the latest updates on the use of wind, solar, and biomass for energy production in Ohio
• Learn about the latest in green vehickles and biofuels.
• Visit a state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion facility.

AGENDA

8:30 am   Check-in

9:00 am   Energy Efficiency in Building Design and Construction:Building and remodeling practices    can be very effective in reducing energy use.

9:50 am   Solar and Wind:  Increasing use of solar and wind in Ohio, provides energy and economic data.

10:40 am   Break

11:10 am   Vehicles:  Alternatives to Gasoline Powered Engines:  New options are arriving on the market that can impact our energy use.

12:00 pm   Lunch

1:00 pm  Biofuels and Bioenergy:  Opportunities and Challenges:  Biomass fuels are an alternative to petrolleum based fuels, but face challenges.

1:50 pm  Break

2:10 pm  Algae Research:  Third Generation Biofules:  Biofuels made from algae oil have the potential to reduce use of petroleum-based fuels.

3:00 pm  Tour

3:45 pm  quasar energy group's anaerobic digester:  Built adjacent to the OARDC Wooster campus, this 550,000 gallon digester became operational in 2010.  It can generate 4,252 MWh/year of electricity from food wastes and other organic materials. 

For more information and to register for the event, contact Dr. Yebo L at 330-263-3855 or at li.851@osu.edu or Mary Wicks at 330-202-3533 or at wicks.14@osu.edu