SAM Magazine-Killington, Vt., May 7, 2010-Killington Resort received the Vermont Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention for a pair of projects that eliminate more than 1,400 gallons of heating fuel and save more than 70,000 kWh of electricity annually.

In the first of two projects, Killington partnered with Efficiency Vermont to retrofit nine walk-in coolers with FreeAire Economizer Systems. The FreeAire system uses cold outside air and high-efficiency evaporator fan motors to chill walk-in coolers and freezers. in the second project, the resort installed a heat exchange system which uses heat generated by snowmaking compressors to heat buildings as well as the water used for washing vehicles.

The Vermont Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention honor Vermont individuals, organizations, institutions, and businesses that reduce or eliminate the generation of pollutants and wastes at their source.

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