EPISODE · Feb 18, 2013 · 3 MIN
30. Fitzsimmons Creek Run of river–enough power for Whistler Blackcomb
from Green Energy Futures · host David Dodge
Unbeknownst to the thousands of skiers who visit Whistler-Blackcomb every year is exactly what powers its 38 lifts, 17 restauraunts, snowmaking equipment and numerous buildings on-site. It turns out there is a 7.5 megawatt run-of-river power plant on Fitzsimmons Creek that generates the annual demand of the Whistler Blackcomb resort. Take a tour with us on CKUA Radio's Green Energy Futures. See blog, video and photos. http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/30-how-it-works-run-river-hydro-electric-power
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Unbeknownst to the thousands of skiers who visit Whistler-Blackcomb every year is exactly what powers its 38 lifts, 17 restauraunts, snowmaking equipment and numerous buildings on-site. It turns out there is a 7.5 megawatt run-of-river power plant on Fitzsimmons Creek that generates the annual demand of the Whistler Blackcomb resort. Take a tour with us on CKUA Radio's Green Energy Futures. See blog, video and photos. http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/30-how-it-works-run-river-hydro-electric-power
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