1. All but two of Winter Park's lifts are top drive. Pulling is more efficient than pushing so these lifts use less energy. Using less energy is crucial in reducing the need for additional power plants.
2. Winter Park is replacing conventional toilets with low volume flush fixtures to reduce water use. Currently, we have replaced all the water closets at Sunspot, Snoasis, Vasquez Ridge, Lunch Rock, Derailer bar and Balcony House with 1.6 gallon flush fixtures.
3. Winter Park is installing faucets that automatically shut off to reduce water use and minimize the amount of heated water used.
4. Winter Park uses china and silverware at Sunspot Lodge to reduce solid waste.
5. Winter Park has installed a computerized system that automatically shuts off heat in lift cabins and terminals during times when heat is not necessary..
6. Winter Park has entered into a peak shaving program with Mountain Parks Electric and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association to minimize power usage at times of greatest demand. This program helps reduce the need for the construction of additional power plants.
7. Our kitchens use the lowest possible cooking temperature, conserving energy.
8. Hot food is pre-chilled before it is stored in the coolers, conserving energy.
9. Kitchens are painted in pale colors to reflect light, reducing the need for lighting.
10. Compact Flourescent Lights (CFLs) are significantly more energy efficient than incandescent lights. We've accomplished an 80% change-out to CFLs in the Administration Building, West Portal Station and Children's Center. The incandescent lights were 60-200 watts; the CFLs are 20-28 watts.
11. A T-8 flourescent light fixture operates at 20% less wattage than a T-10. We are in the process of changing to T-8s as the T-10s need replacing. Currently, we are 30% T-8s in West Portal Station, 30% in Administration Building, 10% in Balcony House, 10% in Sunspot and 10% in Snoasis.
12. Through a concerted effort to communicate internally and externally through voice mail and e-mail, our Central Reservation group has managed to reduce paper use 75% in the last year.