Saturday, April 19, 2014

USA, Oregon:

OIT Completes Geothermal Power Plant Project (Blue Mountain Eagle)

Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon is now the only energy independent campus in the world, using renewable resources.

A ribbon-cutting was held at noon Friday, April 18 to mark completion of a 1.75 MW geothermal power plant and a 2 MW solar energy project.

Oregon Tech began using geothermal energy to heat campus buildings back in 1964. The use of geothermal and solar energy is expected to save the campus about half a million dollars a year.

After the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Expo, September 28 - October 1, at the Oregon Convention Center, there will be a three day tour of the Klamath Falls area including the campus of the Oregon Institute of Technology.

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