Bolton Valley Ski Area / Bolton Valley, VT

Bolton Valley Ski Area

“Since acquiring the ski area three years ago we’ve been committed to a program of environmental stewardship in our operations. Adding wind power is a significant investment but will yield tremendous returns for our ski area and Vermont.”

Larry Williams, Co-Owner, Bolton Valley

With clear access to the mountain summits and high electrical loads from lift and snowmaking operations, ski area operations are an ideal candidate for community-scale on-site wind turbines. Bolton Valley became the first ski area in Vermont to harness the power of the wind with the help of Alteris Renewables. For years to come, they will save energy and preserve the environment.

Installation Type Wind Turbine
Location Bolton Valley, VT
Type of Turbine Northwind 100
Date Completed Nov. 2009
Tower Height (meters) 37 m
System Size 100 kW
Power Generated (annual) 300,000 kWh
Rotor Diameter (meters) 21 m
1st Year Savings $33,000

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 10,300,000 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 58,200 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 11,300,150 driving miles

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  • Since acquiring the ski area three years ago we’ve been committed to a program of environmental stewardship in our operations. Adding wind power is a significant investment but will yield tremendous returns for our ski area and Vermont.

    Larry Williams, Co-Owner, Bolton Valley