Carbon dioxide emissions of about 2,137,848 pounds are avoided by Mountain View Grand’s 100% use of wind power. This amount is equal to the carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity used by 126 average homes in America or to the emissions of greenhouse gases from 185 passenger vehicles every year.
Chris Diego, Managing Director of Mountain View Grand, remarked that the green power and wind turbine initiative are two measures undertaken by Mountain View Grand to reduce its carbon footprint. Diego stated that the hotel is interested in actively establishing itself as a model for environmental responsibility by offering its guests with a comforting experience of a natural environment.
Diego further remarked that a number of environmental sustainability projects have been undertaken by Mountain View Grand, which also includes a towel and linen reuse program; a recycling program; producing its own flowers and vegetables; using energy-saving lighting; irrigating its grounds and golf course by using its water tower; recycling cooking oil to produce diesel fuel; raising Leicester Longwool sheep, establishing a partnership with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests to promote land conservation and buying local food and beverage products.