Friday, May 13, 2011

UWO Biodigester Energy Facility and Sustainability Event

UW Oshkosh is hosting an event to mark the completion of the anaerobic digester energy facility for Wed, May 18, 2011.  The digester is set to produce about 5% of the campus's energy needs.  As part of this dedication event, additional campus sustainability efforts will be highlighted.  For more information on UW Oshkosh’s biodigester, visit www.uwosh.edu/biodigester.


The schedule of events is as follows:

■9-9:45 a.m. – Introduction and Dedication of Biodigester Plant, 755 Dempsey Trail

■10-11 a.m. – Biodigester “Crash Course” by Nadeem Afghan of BIOFerm

■11-11:45 a.m. – Tour of renewable energy sites on UW Oshkosh campus

■12-1:15 p.m. – Lunch and Keynote address at Student Recreation and Wellness Center

■1:15-2 p.m. – Panel Discussion

■2-3 p.m. – Breakout sessions: Sustainability in Business, Sustainability in Municipalities, Sustainability in Education and Community Outreach



Digester Groundbreaking Ceremony. Photo UW Oshkosh

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