Green Features at Moose Hill
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is doing its part to leave a lighter footprint on the environment by utilizing green technology.
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Conserving Energy
- Multiple energy and lighting audits completed and many recommendations implemented
- Refrigerators have been replaced with EnergyStar models
- Computer monitors have been replaced with energy efficient models
- High-efficiency furnace installed
- Air conditioners have been replaced with EnergyStar models and are set at minimal temperatures
- Window blinds used to reduce solar warming of spaces during summer months
- LED lighting is used throughout the sanctuary
- Programmable thermostats installed
- Motion sensing light switches added to several low-traffic rooms
- On-site recycling program
- Electric-powered property management equipment purchased and in use—weed wacker, chainsaw, snow blower
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 arrays (8.6 kW on visitor center roof, 5.7 kW on CSA barn roof, and 3.7 kW on carriage house roof) installed
Building Green Buildings
- High performance building envelope for bathroom/reception area addition at the visitors center
- On-demand water heaters and low flow water fixtures for bathroom addition
- Extensive day-lighting reducing the need and use of artificial lighting
Replacing Vehicles
- Toyota Prius hybrid purchased
Conserving Water
- Washing machines have been replaced with high-efficiency models
- 12 dual-flush toilets and 2 waterless urinals installed
- EnergyStar dishwasher installed
- Water bottle filling station installed in the visitors center encouraging the use of reusable water bottles
Enhancing Energy Education
- Interpretation of energy and water conservation features and photovoltaic array
- Photovoltaic array electricity production viewable on the internet in real time
- Demonstration of organic farming through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program; growing vegetables without chemical pesticides or fertilizers
- Bird Garden, utilizing native plants, installed at CSA barn