SCHOHARIE Assemblyman Pete Lopez, R-Schoharie, has planned a daylong tour of wind farms in central New York for community leaders and others interested in the energy issue.
Lopez said he planned the tour ``as he works with his colleagues at state and local levels to find a solution to New York's growing energy concerns.''
The tour, on Tuesday, July 17, from about 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., will consist of visits to the Madison Wind Project, Fenner Wind Energy Project and Maple Ridge Wind Farm. The tour is free to those who would like to attend. Bus transportation and a box lunch will be provided.
"We need to work to actively promote clean and renewable energy sources," Lopez said. "I hope to learn much from this tour and am looking forward to working with community residents, local government leaders and business owners in the region to create a sustainable future for New York."
Throughout the day, there will be open discussion on alternative energy sources. Those on the tour will explore the pros and cons of wind farming and will have an opportunity to speak with community residents where the wind- generating facilities are located to hear their opinions.
The bus will depart from the Schoharie Exit Park and Ride on I-88 at 7:30 and proceed to the town of Madison Tourist Information Center where participants will receive an overview of the Madison Wind Project.
From there, the group will continue on to the Fenner Renewable Energy Center where a tour of the Fenner Wind Energy Project will be given.
Finally, before returning home the bus will arrive at the Maple Ridge Wind Project Visitors Center in Martinsburg. The bus is scheduled to return to Schoharie at about 7 p.m.
Attendance will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more details, call Lopez's Schoharie office at (518) 295-7250.
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