Wind Turbines on Our Horizon?
LakewoodAlive, a nonpartisan economic development corporation, announces a fall forum, “Wind Turbines On Our Horizon?” This community event features Cuyahoga County Wind Energy Task Force members who will present summary findings and conclusions from the recently completed feasibility study concerning the prospects for offshore wind energy in Lake Erie. The forum will also address the economic impact and environmental implications of developing wind energy in Northeast Ohio.
The forum will take place Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. at Harding Middle School (16601 Madison Avenue, at Woodward Avenue).
“Our task force, comprised of representatives from Cuyahoga County, the State of Ohio, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Foundation and other institutions, has worked for over two years assessing the potential to develop a wind turbine demonstration project in Lake Erie,” says Bill Mason, Chair of the Great Lakes Energy Development Task Force. “Execution of this project would showcase Greater Cleveland as a leading center for offshore wind energy in North America.”
Mary Anne Crampton, the executive director of LakewoodAlive, recognizes that the subject of renewable energy sources and sustainability has broad appeal not only for residents and businesses in Lakewood, but throughout the Greater Cleveland area. “We’re thrilled to be able to showcase this important topic and we invite anyone interested in wind energy to come and learn more about how Cuyahoga County is addressing the opportunities and challenges it poses.”
Forum panelists, all representing the Cuyahoga County Wind Energy Task Force, include:
- Steve Dever, Task Force Executive Director
- Bill Mason, Task Force Chair
- Dave Matthiesen, Case Western Reserve University
- Richard Stuebi, The Cleveland Foundation