1. We have changed out of 5000 T12 ballasts to T8 electronic ballast and 5000 degree Kelvin lamps, the replacement of 600 incandescent lamps to compact fluorescent lamps, the replacement of 60 incandescent lamps to LED lamps, Change out of 50 exit signs to LED exit signs.
2. In 2009, we installed two Variable Frequency Drive for two 200 hp pumps for snowmaking, out of nine total pumps.
3. Our Connexion Recycling Club allows employees to bring in all of their household recycling and compost
4. All toilets at Sunspot are 1.6 gal low flush air assisted. Any replacement toilets are 1.6 or less.
5. All toilets at Snoasis, Mary Jane, West Portal are auto flush low water consumption.
6. All hand sinks are auto-operated to conserve water at all our mountain buildings and Mary Jane and West Portal. Any replacement hand sinks will be auto-sensing low consumption.
7. All new hand dryers are being replaced with high efficiency hand dryers, made in the USA and use approximately 80% less electricity than old hand dryers.
8. We have an automated control system (AreaNet) that shuts down power to heat to all lift shacks and lift motor rooms when not needed to conserve energy (there is no water so we can do that without freezing). This has been in effect since 1997 and is expanded every year – resulting in reduction of electrical energy used by Winter Park in 2005 by 5,320,000 KWh. We now control snow melt systems with moisture and temp sensors, so it won't run unless it's below freezing and wet at Snoasis, Sunspot, Mary Jane, Cabriolet, Discovery Center (SRS private lesson center), ZML roof snowmelt. In 2010, we performed a systematic analysis, made changes to increase efficiency system-wide, and implemented a control system upgrade to the Sunspot Building system. All of this is through AreaNet, which was designed and built by our Electrical Foreman, Jon Rosen.
9. All major HVAC building natural gas systems are controlled by our Carrier system, which is being phased out into AreaNet so we have more control and monitoring options.
10. In 2009/10, we had two anemometers installed – one at the top of the cabriolet and one at Lunch rock to research the possible location of a future wind turbine.
11. Winter Park operates a 400-watt wind generator at the top of the Panoramic Express Chairlift. It supplies power for minor electronics and a few low wattage light bulbs.
12. We purchase Renewable Energy Credits through our local energy provider's Green Power programs, Mountain Parks Electric. This equates to 6.4% of total power consumption on average, or 800,000 Total KWh
13. We have increased our recycling diversion rate from 8% in 2005 to 43% in 2009. We began recycling in 1989, and have increased every year. 8.1 tons mixed paper, 110 yards plastic, 11 tons of glass, 2010 lbs. of aluminum cans, 42.5 tons of cardboard, 350 compact florescent, HID and Sulfide Bulbs, 400 pounds of crushed florescent lamps, 400 pounds waste PCB ballasts, 110 gallons liquid paint sludge, 55 gallons of used compressor oil, 2500 gallons of used oil, 160 yards of steel, and 1,330 pounds of fryer oil (either recycled or composted).
14. In 2010, we restained Sunspot using environmentally friendly stain, zero to 143 grams per liter minus water VOC(volatile organic compounds). Waterborne, made from primarily bio preferred rapidly renewable plant based oils.
15. In 2010, we recycled all of the carpet we replaced at Sunspot – 785 yards.
16. There has been a yearly mountain cleanup since 1989 in late June/early July. The number of participants has ranged from 40-75.
17. Winter Park Resort is reusing bus shelters for information kiosks and storage shelters. Haul rope, steel from lift towers, asphalt for new roadways and lodge pole pine trees are reused for trail map signage, a gazebo, and fencing.
18. In 2010, we began composting, and have composted 14 tons. Winter Park Resort composted in 2 facilities in 2010. which accounted for 31% of revenue based on total annual revenue percentage. All food waste from these two facilities plus flatware, shredded paper, non-corrugated cardboard, waxed coated cardboard and grass clippings resort-wide were included in the compost materials. This program was started last season, with plans for expansion to have a zero waste restaurant on mountain in the 2010/11 season (where the on-site dumpster will be replaced by a compost bin). Winter Park plans on continuing to expand this program yearly.
19. In 2010, we are going for a zero waste building at Sunspot this year! We are designing and building in-house, new waste stations from over 90%r ecycled steel and locally harvested beetle-kill wood.
20. 81% of food and beverage operations use non-disposable flatware and dishes based on a percentage based on revenue. 19% use compostable flatware, but disposable dishes. Every year Winter Park purchases an increase number of non-disposable items to utilize dish washing facilities to limit waste. The remaining restaurants continue to purchase more compostables because they are more remotely located and do not have the dish washing capability.
21. 11 out of 56 snowmobiles, or 19.6% are the more fuel efficient 4-stroke. Winter Park will only purchase 4-stroke moving forward if available for our needs.
22. Donations relating to environment: National Forest Foundation. Funding in the amount of $6,750 was provided to Headwaters Trails Alliance to repair trails / bridge and $10,000 was provided to the National Sports Center for the Disabled to rehabilitate a campground for the disable which was impacted by logging to removal mountain pine beetle infested trees. Have an employee (me) who is a founding member of the new Grand Resource and Recycle Coalition and WP donated banners and stickers to them…also donated $100 to the first annual Granby Earth Day.