Green Features at Arcadia
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary is doing its part to leave a lighter footprint on the environment by utilizing green technology.
Conserving Energy
- Energy audit completed and recommendations implemented
- Second energy audit performed to capture additional energy conservation measures
- Infrared scan performed to identify areas of heat loss
- Additional insulation has been installed and the buildings have been airsealed
- Lighting audit completed and replaced lamps and ballasts to accommodate LED lighting
- All incandescent light bulbs have been replaced with LED bulbs
- Dishwasher was replaced with a high-efficiency model
- Refrigerators have been replaced with EnergyStar models
- Programmable thermostats installed
- Two heat pumps were installed for energy-efficient heating and cooling powered by our solar arrays
- High efficiency pellet boiler installed in office building
- Recycling and compost program
Buying Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources
- 100% green electricity purchased from Green Energy Consumers Alliance (New England Wind product) for all electricity not produced on site.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Two Level 2 J1772 connector plugs that are compatible with all makes and models of EV (Tesla owners may need to use an adapter to connect their vehicle).
- Each plug provides about 25 miles for every hour of charging time
- ChargePoint Network
- $0.28 per kWh
Generating Renewable Energy
- Photovoltaic array (10.2 kW fixed panel, ground mount) installed
- Photovoltaic array (adjustable tracking panel, ground mount) installed
Replacing Vehicles
- Toyota Prius hybrid purchased
Conserving Water
- 15 dual-flush toilets and 1 waterless urinal installed
- Water bottle filling station installed
- Replaced washing machine with EnergyStar Watersense model
Enhancing Energy Education
- Interpretation of energy and water conservation features and photovoltaic array
- Photovoltaic array electricity production on internet in real time