Several ideas popped up for us to focus on for conserving resources for the winter since we intend to be The Most Earth Friendly Park in America.
One is the pool. Since the air temperature is in the 60s [daytimes] and 30-50 [nights] we are closing usage of the pool until May 1st. It does not make sense to us to use propane and electricity to keep the pool/spa heated for just a few passers-by.
Two, there is little call for ice cubes during the winter. So we are shutting down the icemaker and ice freezer soon and will conserve electricity.
Three, the big tubs of ice cream in the Dreyers freezer have a three week shelf-life, and few visitors really enjoy ice cream when it is cold outside. So we had a big sale on ice cream and have closed down that freezer.
Four, winter office hours start later in the day, at 10am and close earlier 4pm however the telephone is always answered.
Wood Fires (with our own naturally harvested deadwood) are the most fun way to conserve energy (gas and electricity) We put a fire in the office/store in the tiny wood burning fireplace. The clubhouse also has a nice wood burning fireplace that heats up the whole room. We get it going on Wednesdays – for a potluck and games evening AND on Saturdays for Movie Night.
We are asking for your help:
What conservation strategies are you using at your homes and work? Perhaps someone has a good idea we can all use.
