A state-of-the-art Energy Management System controls lighting, heating, cooling systems, space temperatures, demand cycling, and many life safety functions throughout the resort. This system ensures operation of all our mechanical systems in the most efficient manner possible. During our renovations, additional insulation was installed including all-new thermal panes and energy-efficient windows. Mechanical distribution piping was replaced with pipes wider in diameter to prevent friction loss and insulation material to become more efficient.A Recycling Manager to oversee our conservation and recycling efforts. The hotel brought in a Compliance Officer with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to train our staff and inspect the property. This was performed to assist us in ensuring all of our waste/controlled substances and disposal materials are handled in an environmentally sound and compliant manner, adhering to all applicable statues and good business practices. This included all Laundry, Grounds and Engineering Operations. Four cardboard balers are located on each loading dock are used to process boxes from exhibitors, the kitchens and groups. Employees are trained to use the bailer and to discard cardboard in the bailer instead of the trash compactor.Ice machines hooked up to closed loop condenser water, eliminating flow-through usage. All irrigation systems include: vast drip irrigation systems, rain monitoring systems and remote computer-controlled operation. Toilets in all guest rooms are low-flow and showers are flow-restricted. Display fountains are run during restricted hours only and all are recirculating. The outdoor swimming pool has a state-of-the-art backwash system which minimizes water usage. We award up to $6,000 in scholarships to employees who are seeking degrees each year. Once an employee reaches 6 months of service, they are eligible for tuition reimbursement. The longer the employee has been here the more reimbursement they can receive. An employee who has been here for 5 years can receive $5,000 per year in reimbursement for school. In addition, we have a food bank that we stock internally to take care of any employees who may need assistance.