Green Features at Ipswich River
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is doing its part to leave a lighter footprint on the environment by utilizing green technology.
Conserving Energy
- Energy and lighting audit completed and many recommendations implemented
- Additional insulation has been installed and the buildings have been airsealed
- New windows installed in section of the main building
- All CFL light bulbs have been replaced with LED bulbs
- Fluorescent tube lighting has been replaced with LED tube lighting
- 2 high-efficiency furnaces installed
- Refrigerators have been replaced with EnergyStar models
- Replaced computer monitors with energy efficient monitors
- Programmable thermostats installed
- Electric-powered property management equipment purchased and in use
- Recycling 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
Generating Renewable Energy
- Photovoltaic arrays (9.9 kW ground mount and 14.1 kW roof mount) installed
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- 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
Building Green Buildings
- High-performance building shell for reception space
- Educators Place & Classroom
- Constructed with a super-insulated building shell and highly efficient windows
- Classroom has air-to-air heat pumps for a highly efficient heat plant
- Electric radiant heat powered by a photovoltaic array for the conservation barn
Conserving Water
- 6 low-flow toilets and 3 dual-flush toilets installed
- Installed water bottle filling station for visitor use
Enhancing Energy Education
- Interpretation of energy and water conservation features and photovoltaic array
- Photovoltaic array electricity production on internet in real time