BINGHAMTON, NY – The Binghamton Community Lab will host a mixer and discussion titled "Solar Energy Fast Forward," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Lost Dog Cafe Violet Room, 222 Water St., Binghamton. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are welcome to purchase an optional, self-pay dinner at 6 p.m.

Speaker Gay Canough, founder and owner of ETM Solar Works, has been working in the solar energy field since 1993. Attendees will learn about the latest developments in the solar industry, what the technology looks like and how your home or business could be tapping into the power of the sun. In addition, find out how to participate in the newly-launched Southern Tier Solar Works volume-purchasing program.

The Binghamton Community Lab is a gathering place for citizen investigators to create and support improvements that will grow a healthier, wealthier and strong Binghamton region. The series, held regularly on the second Tuesday of each month is facilitated by David Sloan Wilson, distinguished professor of biology and anthropology at Binghamton University and founder of the Binghamton Neighborhood Project, and David Currie, director of the Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition.

For additional information, contact Hadassah Head at evos@binghamton.edu.