SHAWNEE, PA — Shawnee Mountain Ski Area announced a renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources. 

The ski area has also transitioned from diesel to electric compressors, enhanced snow-making efficiency and implemented environmentally conscious practices such as eliminating Styrofoam in dining establishments.

Now it will purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) as part of a four-year agreement with ENGIE Resources. 

Under the new agreement, Shawnee Mountain will claim 6,000 annual RECs, equivalent to six million kWh of electricity delivered to the grid from renewable energy sources. The RECs, which are Green-e® certified, match 100 percent of Shawnee Mountain’s forecast annual energy load of 6,116 MWh with renewable energy generated by the Priddy Wind Project in Texas.

The RECs in this agreement equate avoiding the greenhouse gas emissions of 2,501 metric tons of CO2 equivalent, which is comparable to the CO2 emissions from 2.8 million pounds of coal burned, or nearly 6,000 barrels of oil consumed each year. Over the four-year term, Shawnee Mountain will achieve a total of 24,000 RECs.

“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,” a spokesperson said.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is located at 401 Hollow Rd. in East Stroudsburg.

To learn more and for updates, visit www.shawneemt.com or find Shawnee Mountain on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skishawnee.