Since 2015, IVGID’s Sustainability Coordinator has been recording and tracking the resort’s energy use in the Energy Star Portfolio Manager to better inform research into potential solutions for renewables and energy conservation. Besides the new high-efficiency snowmaking equipment, other investments in energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems since the 2010 remodel have seen an average annual decrease in consumption of 21% compared to the 2009 levels. Although there is no renewable energy on-site except for the 27kW solar panel system at the IVGID Public Works Building down the road, the Nevada renewables market has been in flux for the last few years due to legislation changes and so it has not been feasible. However, the grid energy market is changing in 2018 and Diamond Peak and IVGID are currently evaluating local renewable energy purchasing agreements through NV Energy’s Green Rider Power Program and hope to be sourcing 100% carbon-free energy by the 2019 season.