About Berkshire East Mountain Resort
Berkshire East Mountain Resort is a four-season resort in Western Massachusetts. The resort features skiing, downhill mountain biking, zip lining, whitewater rafting trips, and more.
Berkshire East Mountain Resort is also the only ski area in the world to generate 100% of their electricity from on-site renewable energy.
Why They Are a 2023 Climate Leader
The Sponsors of Mass Save selected Berkshire East Mountain Resort as a 2023 Climate Leader for their ongoing investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Various measures have been pursued, including:
- A Large Solar Field and Wind Turbine Installation
- Outdoor Lighting Upgrades for Night Skiing
- Energy-Efficient Snowmaking Equipment Upgrades
- Variable Speed Electric Compressor Installations
Through these efforts, Berkshire East Mountain Resort has saved nearly 600K kWh in electric savings and eliminated over 150 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.