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ECO-INITIATIVES AT THE BROADMOOR Broadmoor has instituted many environmentally friendly practices through- out the property. Some are processes guests might notice while others are behind the scenes. Here are just a few: I n recent years The • Converted more than 30,000 existing light fixtures to compact fluorescents, cold cathode fluorescents and LEDs. • Occupancy sensor thermostats are installed in the Cottage guest rooms. • A waste heat recovery unit for the laundry system recovers heat from the wash cycle to pre-heat cold water, making a significant reduction in natural gas usage. • A completely new, state-of-the- art boiler plant is scheduled for installation in 2012. • Bins for recyclable comingled items, paper and aluminum are located in workspaces throughout the property. • Cooking grease is recycled into bio-diesel fuel. • Display fountains are run during restricted hours or during functions; all are re-circulating. • Toilets in all guest rooms are low-flow and showers are flow restricted. • More than 50 acres of highly maintained turfgrass on the golf courses were converted to native varieties of grasses and wildflowers. • Two on-site weather stations communicate directly with central golf-course irrigation computers. • Nonpotable water is used for irrigation on the golf courses and throughout the grounds. 12 The Broadmoor Magazine | 2011 • 2012