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Oxford to Host Renewable Energy Academy

Members of York University’s Renewable Energy Academy will tour Oxford County to learn more about the successful renewable energy projects in the area.

OXFORD COUNTY - York University's Renewable Energy Academy is coming to Oxford County.

The Academy brings together some of the brightest minds who want to become leaders in the energy field.

Director Jose Etchverry says they will have a busy schedule this week; starting today and wrapping up on Friday June 23rd.

"We will start at York University on the Monday and Tuesday where people are going to learn how to design renewable energy projects and energy efficiency projects. Then we'll move to Oxford County where there are a number of world class projects including the Gunn's Hill Wind Farm that is probably the best of its kind in Canada."

Oxford County is Ontario's first community to commit to achieving 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

Etchverry believes these renewable energy efforts have really put Oxford County on the map.

"By Oxford County becoming a pioneer in the energy revolution, you're positioning the county in a world scenario where investment is looking for places where things have been done well and you can say Oxford County is doing things very well."

The Academy will also attend the Woodstock Art Gallery Thursday evening, for a Pecha Kucha about renewable energy and climate change efforts from around the world. The public event will get underway at 7pm.

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