Fremont, OH. -- Bring a lunch and join us at the Birchard Public Library, in Fremont, on Thursday, October 23rd at 12:00pm, for a discussion about Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America

This program airs Sunday, October 5th at 1:00pm and will be shown at the library beginning at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 23rd, prior to the discussion at 12:00pm.

Filmmaker Jeff Barrie outlines an ambitious plan for shifting America’s energy paradigm towards conservation and renewable power. On an 18-month journey across the southeast United States, Barrie chronicles the underreported side effects resulting from America’s voracious appetite for coal-generated electricity, where more than six tons of coal are burned to generate electricity for the average home annually.

On an 18-month journey across the southeast United States, Barrie chronicles the underreported side effects resulting from America’s voracious appetite for coal-generated electricity, where more than six tons of coal are burned to generate electricity for the average home annually. He examines social and environmental consequences such as global warming, mountain top removal, air pollution, childhood asthma and mercury contamination.

Uncovering hope-filled examples of conservation, efficiency and renewable power at work today, Barrie makes the case that environmental problems could be minimized by utilizing alternative technologies available today. The solutions are surprisingly accessible and affordable to the average American.

The WBGU-PBS Program Clubs are free and open to all who enjoy stimulating conversation and social connection. Each club discusses a different topic every month. For more information on the Fremont club, contact: Karen Vardyan at, (419) 334-7101 ext. 205.

If you are interested in starting a WBGU-PBS Program Club in your area email: pbsprogramclub@wbgu.bgsu.edu