Mt Abram continues to be a leader in environmental stewardship for smaller, ski areas.
As MRA’s prototype Mountain Playground, we are thrilled to announce that the 803 solar panel array has officially broken ground. Expected to be completed before the season begins, it will be spread over 1.25 acres.
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The solar array will create approximately 70% of the annual energy consumption, typically ski areas second biggest expense, behind payroll. Last summer, Mt Abram received a USDA REAP Grant for a 25% match, up to $235,000. That allowed the project to have an expected payback of 4.5 years, making it a wise investment.
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Mt Abram’s Matt Hancock, Congresswoman Pingery, USDA officials and MRA CEO Jamie Schectman
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The solar panels are installed directly across from the main parking lot and demonstrate that solar works, even in harsh winter climates.
Mt Abram won the 2012 Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence. We applaud ownership for committing to being better stewards of our planet.
Continues the advancement of our clean energy game plan – utilizing abundant, local and readily available resources wherever and whenever possible. -Matt Hancock, Co-Owner Mt Abram
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