CHARLEMONT, Mass. — Berkshire East Mountain Resort has been named a 2023 Climate Leader by the Sponsors of Mass Save.

 

The award, given to 14 recipients, recognizes long-term energy efficiency commitment and dedication by leveraging the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers. 

 

"We are proud to live and work in the Commonwealth where we have a number of leaders to show us the pathway through decarbonization to a net zero future," said Tilak Subrahmanian, Vice President of Energy Efficiency and Electric Mobility at Eversource. "The Sponsors of Mass Save continue to see the strong efforts from this year's recipients and their dedication to honoring their own climate goals. We commend them as leaders and will continue to support them on their path to a decarbonized future."

 

Each Climate Leader has implemented operational changes to increase energy efficiency. These entities have demonstrated commitment to the climate in numerous ways, including investment in onsite renewable energy, completion of a 15,000 LED light fixture, and installation of a new energy management system that automatically lowers energy usage. Together they have saved tens of millions of kWh over the past five to ten years. For comparison, an average residential home in Massachusetts uses a little more than 10,000 kWh per year. These efforts not only impact their communities in a positive way but are essential to supporting the Commonwealth's clean energy goals.

 

Berkshire East installed onsite renewable energy, including a solar field and wind turbine that services 100 percent of electric requirements. They aslo created nearly 600,000 kWh of electricity savings and eliminated over 150 tons of greenhouse gas emissions through upgrades to more energy-efficient snow-making equipment, replacing diesel air compressors with new variable speed electric compressors, and replacing all night skiing lights with high efficiency controllable LEDs 

 

"Leading on building decarbonization is critical for the Commonwealth to meet its climate goals. I applaud these 14 institutional leaders for their efforts to address energy efficiency throughout their buildings," said Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. "DOER will continue to work closely with the Mass Save Sponsors in support of these leaders and look forward to celebrating more of their successes."