Bowling Green State University inherits its energy from the American Municipal Power (AMP) annually. The
energy they receive is coal and natural gas. In 2004, BGSU installed a natural gas plant within the
community of Bowling Green. Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey, the university’s president, signed the "American
College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment." This is an agreement that states that
the university is willing to move towards becoming a carbon neutral campus. With the amount of coal and
natural gas that is used, this is not the sustainability and innovation the students and community
members know that the administration values.
The Environmental Action Group and 7,000 students want to transition towards cleaner and renewable energy
such as wind, solar and geothermal power.
EAG and 50 other signed coalition partners are willing to work with the administration to abolish the
natural gas plant. Students want BGSU to become a healthier, and safer place for students to live and
enjoy.
Jessica Echales
Bowling Green State University