What does “Going Green” mean for
The Volcano Project?
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
A national park is a fragile land reserve protected from most human development and pollution. To maintain the integrity of this special ecosystem and to increase the quality of the visitor experience, the National Park Service needs our help. Read on to find out how the Volcano Project plans to contribute.
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
In keeping with the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, the Volcano Project is committed to reducing energy consumption, maximizing energy efficiency and implementing clean, renewable, local energy sources, such as solar and geothermal, wherever possible. Adopting Net Metering or Feed in Tariff policies can help the hotel concession reduce its electric bill. Surplus power generated from renewable energy systems can be sold back to the utility grid. Energy needs during high demand / high cost periods could be met with renewable, sustainable, and non food source fuels, while energy needs during night time / low demand or cloudy day periods can be purchased from the grid. TVP's "Going Green" initiative will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage job creation in the alternative energy sector.
In an effort to reduce our environmental impact, the Volcano Project is adopting the Zero Waste initiative. The Zero Waste concept incorporates 100 % efficiency in the use of all resources, (energy, materials and human), to reduce and eliminate waste products to zero. This strategy translates into reduced costs, increased profits, and vast improvements in human health and quality of life for all visitors, guests, employees, students, and park staff, as well as, surrounding flora and fauna.
Phytoremediation is a clean, efficient, inexpensive and non-environmentally disruptive method of turning sewage into potable water, while producing many useful byproducts along the way. TVP is committed to exploring Phytoremediation and other eco-friendly solutions to deal with sewage waste issues.
Energy Efficiency
One of the easiest and most cost effective ways for TVP to help reduce the parkʻs carbon footprint is greater energy efficiency. With energy saving motion detectors, timer controlled lighting, CFL light bulbs, Energy Star™ appliances and smart energy use habits, TVP can significantly reduce the hotel and restaurant's energy consumption.
