Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 480 Group

Date: Spring 2012

Course Instructor: Professor Veshosky

PDF Link: EGRS 480 S’12 Camelback Capital Improvements Proposal

Abstract:

Camelback Mountain Resort, located in Tannersville, PA, features year-round attractions. Clinics, lessons, and programs designed especially for children make Camelback a great place for any skier; in the summer the 160 acre resort functions as a water park.  Camelback has the largest zip line in North America, which will open for operation this spring.  By 2015, Camelback will have constructed a 430-room, 120,000 square foot resort hotel. As Camelback continues to expand, so do its energy demands. Renewable energy options could represent a feasible investment.

The primary project in this study will investigate the feasibility of using methane from the sewage treatment plant at Camelback and/or from composted garbage to generate electricity. The secondary project will evaluate the feasibility of installing solar photovoltaic panels at Camelback. The objective of the feasibility studies is to provide information that will help Camelback management in its decisions concerning investments in renewable energy. The intent is to provide a report that will be as useful and practical as possible.

Tags: EGRS 480, Camelback Mountain Resort, Energy, Spring 2012