SAM Coverage
Energy
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The Obama Factor
What should we expect from our new president? Here are a few likely scenarios. For some in the business of skiing, the ushering in…
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Green Taxes
Here are some tax breaks that reward going green. Lawmakers pushing for another economic stimulus bill appear focused on the big picture, including conservation…
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A Green Retrofit
Updating an existing building with energy-efficient measures is not as hard, or as costly, as you might think. The building that houses administrative functions…
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Blue Pages :: November 2008
JAY TAPS VISA PROGRAM TO FUND HOTEL… ALTERNATE ENERGY PICKS UP STEAM… CHINA: OWER TO THE (RICH) PEOPLE… SHOWDOWN OFFERS FREE LEARN-TO PROGRAM… WE…
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My Kingdom for a Busload
As energy costs rise, shuttle buses and organized trips may well take on increased importance. Vail Resorts’ acquisition this summer of the Colorado Mountain…
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Green Solutions
As the public becomes more aware of environmental issues, here are a few simple ideas that you can implement at your resort. The words…
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Industry Reports :: September 2008
KIRKWOOD TO INSTALL WIND FARM… YELLOWSTONE GOES TO WIFE IN SETTLEMENT… JIMINY GOES CELLULAR… JAY PEAK SOLD… OBITS… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS… CORRECTION. Kirkwood to…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2007
For this edition of Mountain Spy, our 007 Liz Eren queried ski areas about their “green-ness.” Also, in making her round of calls, our…
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The Power of Melting Snow
Micro hydro may be the easiest green-energy solution for many ski areas to adopt. The newest trend in generating renewable energy on site, Jiminy…
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Building Green
With the latest technologies and building practices, staying green during construction is not as hard as it used to be–and the payback is much…
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Snowmaking 2008
A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency. The high cost of energy and concerns with global warming make…
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Better Snow, Less Cost
As energy prices skyrocket, ski areas and manufacturers are looking at ways to cut costs. In snowmaking, variable frequency drives will help. When ski…
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Playing the Value Card
What, us worry? The price of gas doesn’t faze ski areas. In China the character for “crisis” can mean either chaos or opportunity. In…
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Little Green Giants
A resort doesn’t have to be big to have an impact on the environment. See what two smaller areas are doing to go green.…
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Tower of Power
Jiminy Peak’s wind turbine has been up and running for a full season now. Was the payoff worth it? The 1.5-megawatt wind turbine at…
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Speak Out :: March 2007
Tom Winter talks about The Death of the Locals’ Bar. We say Hats Off to the USST. And Rick Kahl calls for a Convergence…
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Playing Renewable Roulette
To combat global warming and pollution, many winter resorts are turning to renewable energy. See what the wind, sun and water can do for…
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French Fries to Go, Please
As resorts across the continent get serious about the environment, what role can biodiesel play in daily operations? Four years ago, a short film…