Internationally acclaimed ski resort Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has entered a dynamic partnership to make its services 100 percent clean. The goal is to convert to renewable energy sources by December 18 and is being completed with Liberty Utilities. The shift towards renewable energy will be a drastic one, but none of these changes are set to effect operation at Squaw Valley. A representative from the resort has stated that the change is part of the brand's constant drive to reduce its carbon footprint and is representative of the resort's values.
To implement this new sustainable energy venture, Liberty Utilities has built a 50-megawatt solar array in Luning, Nevada which will also be complimented bu the existing 10-megawatt Turquoise solar facility in Reno. Squaw Valley is already powered by a minimum of 25 percent renewable energy and these new initiatives with Liberty Utilities will bridge the 75 percent gap.
Environmentally Focused Ski Resorts
Squaw Valley Is Aiming to Run on 100 Percent Renewable Energy
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy - The shift towards renewable energy sources presents opportunities for innovation in solar, wind, and other sustainable energy technologies.
2. Clean Energy Partnerships - Collaborations between resorts and utility companies, like Squaw Valley's partnership with Liberty Utilities, offer opportunities for businesses to form strategic alliances and work towards shared sustainability goals.
3. Carbon Footprint Reduction - The increasing focus on reducing carbon footprints in the hospitality industry creates opportunities for businesses to develop and offer green technologies and solutions to help resorts achieve their sustainability targets.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy Industry - The renewable energy industry, including solar and wind power, can benefit from partnerships with ski resorts seeking to transition to clean energy sources.
2. Hospitality and Tourism Industry - Resorts and hotels in the hospitality and tourism industry can explore initiatives to reduce carbon footprints and adopt renewable energy sources to align with sustainability goals and attract environmentally conscious customers.
3. Utility Industry - Utility companies, such as Liberty Utilities, have opportunities to collaborate with resorts and provide clean energy solutions to meet the growing demand for renewable energy in the ski industry.