• Grants support lighting or energy-efficient snowmaking technology , recycling programs , and related initiatives.
• SnowIndustryNews (May 2025) lists multiple grant recipients this year, including:
o Cash Grants: Wisp Resort (MD), Arapahoe Basin (CO), Steamboat (CO), Mt. Ashland (OR).
o Snowmaking Grant: Big Sky (MT), Sugarbush (VT).
o Recycling Grant: Big Sky (MT), Copper Mountain (CO), Bridger Bowl (MT).
3. Climate Challenge Program Under NSAA’s long-running Climate Challenge , participating ski areas voluntarily:
• Develop greenhouse gas inventories .
Set carbon reduction goals .
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• Undertake energy-saving and advocacy actions. By 2018:
• Scope 1 and 2 emissions totaled 167,251 MTCO₂e for participating resorts.
• Combined on-site carbon reduction projects and renewable energy credits achieved cumulative savings of ~252,169 MTCO₂ since 2011.
Summary Overview
Program / Award Focus Area
Recent Highlights
Renewable energy (A-Basin), geothermal systems (Sun Valley), landfill diversion, innovation
Golden Eagle Awards
Sustainability achievements
Sustainable Slopes Grants
Energy/efficiency infrastructure grants
Funded energy-saving snowmaking and recycling projects for multiple resorts Industry-wide CO₂e reductions through GHG reporting and renewable energy initiatives since 2011
Climate Challenge
Carbon inventories and reduction strategies
For Europe and other regions, FIS provide several climate change/environmental incentive and/or recognition programs. FIS includes guidelines for establishing practices and programs using their “Snowball Sustainability Guide.” This includes basics like appointing a
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