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Environmental
What is a Green Tariff?

A “green tariff” is a utility program that allows cus­ U.S. Renewable Energy Map: A Guide for Corporate Buyers
tomers to source up to 100 percent of their electricity Where customers can buy large-scale renewable energy through the grid STOP SUFFERING WITH LOUSY LIGHTS!
from renewable sources located on their local grid.
As homeowners, businesses, and institutions
increasingly want renewable power—but also With conventional metal halide and high pressure sodium lamps you’re replacing bulbs
reliability and affordability—traditional utilities in and ballasts all the time. Maintenance can cost more than electricity! Snow-Bright™
the US are starting to offer these large­scale renew­
able energy purchasing programs, or green tariffs. fixtures have a 100,000 hour lifecycle … more than half a century for most ski areas!
This is not the same as Renewable Energy
Certificates (RECs) or offsets. The green power
associated with RECs/offsets may or may not
be produced or used locally. Under a green Exceptional clarity for slope
tariff, utilities supply renewable power through lighting with 85% reduction in
a portfolio of renewable energy projects either operating electricity and 95%
owned by the utility or contracted with indepen­ drop in “in-rush” current. The
dent power producers (IPPs) in the local area. Utility Renewable Energy (RE) Deals only lighting with the Snow-
Visit https://www.wri.org/publication/emerging- Green tariff(s) and executed Green tariff(s) but no deal(s) Considering a green tariff Bright™ spectrum that refracts
RE deal(s) through tariff through tariff to date (proposal with the PUC)
green-tariffs-us-regulated-electricity-markets for through the snow surface so
more information on state­by­state availability One-on-one RE deal(s) between Electric retail choice easily No known direct large-scale you use less light and get better
companies and utilities, but no available (EIA) RE access available
of corporate renewable energy purchases and green tariff to date visual acuity!
green tariffs.
World Resources Institute
Great for tubing parks and
annual reductions for the life of the project) totals 60,729 The ski industry thanks NSAA supplier members
MTCO₂e reduction. The cumulative total of all REC Brendle Group, CLIF Bar, HKD Snowmakers and X-Country tracks where
lighting requirements are less
purchases since 2011 is 191,440 MTCO₂e. Together, the Ultra-Tech Lighting for their generous support of this UPGRADE substantial, but safety and
cumulative impact of all Climate Challengers’ on-site program, which this year resulted in more efficient snow- enjoyment are essential. With
projects plus REC purchases since 2011 is 252,169 MTCO₂e. making systems, lower emissions from operations, and TO THE a color rendition index (CRI)
This reduction is the equiv alent of over 37,700 homes’ important work on connecting sustainability and HR exceeding .95, colors are sharp
electricity for a year, or the carbon sequestered by 6.5 in our industry. With the help of these sponsors, the ONLY and clear. Designed for the
million tree seedlings grown for 10 years. Sustainable Slopes Grant Program has awarded $128,500 harshest winter conditions from
In addition to these efforts, Climate Challengers are in cash grants and $394,000 in in-kind grants, for a total LIGHTING -40°F and 150mph winds!
making great progress working with their utilities to increase of $523,000 in support of resort sustainability projects.
the amount of energy sourced from renewables, intervening The report additionally recognizes the winners of EXCLUSIVELY
in state public utility commission and Utility Consumer SKI Magazine’s Golden Eagle Awards for environmental Won’t freeze over with snow
and ice like LEDs which can
Participation Board proceedings to decarbonize the grid on excellence. The 25th anniversary of the awards was cele- DESIGNED shut down night operations.
a broader level, and supporting energy storage projects for brated at NSAA’s National Convention in May at Marco LEDs don’t generate heat on
use during high demand periods, during blackouts (when Island, Fla. SKI founded the program in 1993 to encourage FOR SNOW the surface to shed snow and
ski areas typically use diesel generators), or when renewables sustainability and to recognize resorts for their commit- ice. Some towns and cities have
are not producing (e.g., solar at night). See Chapter 3 of the ment to the environment, and ski areas have come VENUES. been forced to replace new LEDs
report for more Climate Challenge information. a long way in the past 25 years. Bear Valley, Calif., with old type incandescent bulbs
Also highlighted in the 2018 report is the Sustainable earned the Innovation in Sustainability Award, Boreal because of this serious issue!
Slopes Grant Program, now in its ninth year of providing Mountain, Calif., was honored with the Golden Eagle
seed money and in-kind donations to support important Award for Overall Environmental Excellence, and Crystal
ski area sustainability projects. Four resorts received grants Mountain, Mich., won the Climate Change Impact
in 2018: Blue Mountain, Penn. (LED and motion con- Award. In addition, SKI named Sha Miklas of Arapahoe
trolled night lighting); POWDR, Utah (Brendle Group Basin Ski Area, Colo., as the Hero of Sustainability SOLVE THE
Sustainability Staffing consulting services); Mountain High, honoree for 2018.
Calif. (HKD snowmaking equipment); and Snow Creek, Mo. For 18 years’ worth of Sustainable Slopes Annual PROBLEM WITH VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT
(Ultra-Tech night lighting). Reports, click on “Environment” at www.nsaa.org.
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