Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is proud to announce the expansion of its long-standing commitment to sustainability with a groundbreaking renewable energy agreement. Since 1985, Shawnee Mountain has been at the forefront of eco-friendly initiatives, continuously working to reduce its environmental footprint. Continuing this legacy, in 2024, Shawnee Mountain has taken a significant step forward by purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) as part of a four-year agreement with ENGIE Resources. This agreement reaffirms Shawnee Mountain’s dedication to sustainable energy and environmental stewardship.

Renewable Energy Credits and Their Impact: Under the new agreement, Shawnee Mountain will claim 6,000 annual RECs, equivalent to 6,000,000 kWh of electricity delivered to the grid from renewable energy sources. The RECs, which are Green-e® certified, match 100% of Shawnee Mountains’ forecast annual energy load of 6,116 MWh with renewable energy generated by the Priddy Wind Project in Texas. Over the four-year term, Shawnee Mountain will achieve a total of 24,000 RECs, representing a significant reduction in the resort’s carbon footprint.

As a ski area, we consume significant energy, particularly for chairlifts and snowmaking. Our chairlifts run on electricity with gas or diesel backup motors, and our snowmaking is now fully powered by electricity, no longer relying on diesel compressors. We’ve invested millions to upgrade and improve the efficiency of our snowmaking. To use energy that is sustainable, we’ve transitioned to 100% renewable energy supplied by the Priddy Wind Farm in Texas, reflecting our commitment to responsibly manage our energy usage and ensure the longevity of our industry.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Areas’ partnership with ENGIE Resources exemplifies its dedication to environmental stewardship. By aligning with a renewable energy project that supports sustainable energy, Shawnee Mountain continues to lead by example in the ski industry, showcasing that outdoor recreation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

What does 6,000,000 KWh of energy look like?

Using the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, we were able to quantify our energy usage in a way that’s easier to understand. Take a look:

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About ENGIE North America

Based in Houston, Texas, ENGIE North America Inc. is a regional hub of ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services. ENGIE (ENGI), is listed on the Paris and Brussels Stock Exchanges. Together with our 97,000 employees around the globe, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition toward a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. In North America, ENGIE helps our clients achieve their energy efficiency, reliability, and ultimately, their sustainability goals, as we work together to shape a sustainable future. We accomplish this through: energy efficiency projects, providing energy supply (including renewables and natural gas), and the development, construction and operation of renewable energy assets (wind, solar, storage and more).

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