Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to Offset 100% of Energy Use
Teton Village, Wyoming - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has committed to purchasing energy credits that will offset 100% of their energy usage commencing June 1, 2007. Until then, JHMR will be offsetting 50% of energy usage.
JHMR is one of the largest energy users in Jackson Hole and will be offsetting approximately nine million kwh per annum with this program. The renewable energy product purchased from Renewable Choice Energy, is made up of a combination of Wind, Biomass, Small Hydro and Geothermal.
This three year commitment will offset:
Avoided Emissions: 37,584,000 Pounds of CO2
AND have the same impact as:
Not Driving 41,030,568 miles in the average car
Taking 3822 cars off the road
Planting 5282 acres of fully mature trees
"This is a momentous day for us. We are so pleased to have been able to make this considerable commitment. In line with our ISO 14001 status, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort takes our environmental stewardship very seriously and will continue to strive in all areas to reduce our impact on this planet." Stated Jerry Blann, President, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is third party ISO certified as a "green" company, the second of only two ski resorts, and one of the smaller companies in the US, to achieve this recognition. ISO 14001 certification is the most widely known and respected environmental stamp of approval, which demonstrates responsible management of our environmental impacts.
JHMR Sponsored Snowboarder, Mark Carter, finds his niche. Photo taken 01/13/07