Shawnee Mountain ski area recently announced the expansion of its longstanding commitment to sustainability with a renewable energy agreement. Shawnee Mountain has taken a significant step forward by purchasing Renewable Energy Credits as part of a four-year agreement with Edison-based ENGIE Resources.
Since 1985, Shawnee Mountain has been at the forefront of ecofriendly initiatives, continuously working to reduce its environmental footprint. Efforts have included transitioning from diesel to electric compressors, enhancing snow-making efficiency and implementing environmentally conscious practices, such as eliminating Styrofoam in dining establishments.
Continuing this legacy, the agreement reaffirms Shawnee Mountain’s dedication to sustainable energy and environmental stewardship.
Under the new agreement, Shawnee Mountain will claim 6,000 annual RECs, equivalent to 6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity delivered to the grid from renewable energy sources. The RECs, which are Green-e certified, match 100% of Shawnee Mountain’s forecast annual energy load of 6,116 MWh with renewable energy generated by the Priddy Wind Project in Texas.
The environmental impact of this agreement is substantial. The RECs in this agreement equate to avoiding the greenhouse gas emissions of 2,501 metric tons of CO2 equivalent, which is comparable to the CO2 emissions from 2.8 million pounds of coal burned or nearly 6,000 barrels of oil consumed each year. Over the four-year term, Shawnee Mountain will achieve a total of 24,000 RECs, representing a significant reduction in the resort’s carbon footprint.
Shawnee Mountain’s partnership with ENGIE Resources exemplifies its dedication to environmental stewardship. By aligning with a renewable energy project that supports sustainable energy, Shawnee Mountain continues to lead by example in the ski industry, showcasing that outdoor recreation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
