Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has committed to purchasing renewable energy credits that will offset 100% of their energy usage commencing June 1, 2007. Until then, JHMR will be offsetting 50% of energy usage with renewable energy.

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 energy.

This three year commitment will reduce CO2 emissions by 37,584,000 Pounds:
  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.

For more information go to our environmental section.