Green Features at North River

North River Wildlife Sanctuary is doing its part to leave a lighter footprint on the environment by utilizing green technology.

Conserving Energy

Energy and lighting audits completed and recommendations implemented
Programmable thermostats installed
Additional insulation has been installed and the buildings have been airsealed
All CFL light bulbs have been replaced with LED light bulbs
All fluorescent tube lighting has been replaced with LED tube lighting
Furnace and hot water heater replaced with high-efficiency units in the visitors’ center
New high-efficiency furnace in staff residence
Refrigerators have been replaced with EnergyStar models
Replaced computer monitors with energy efficient monitors
Xcelerator electric hand dryer installed
New EnergyStar electric heater installed in maintenance barn which is connected to PV array
Two EnergyStar sump pumps installed to replace older models
Lycnene insulation installed in cottage roof
Recycling program and on-site composting
Electric-powered property management equipment purchased and in use

100% green electricity purchased from Green Energy Consumers Alliance (New England Wind product) for all electricity not produced on site

Photovoltaic array (9.4 kW) installed providing electricity for the visitor center, offices, and maintenance barn

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