Upstate New York's largest "green" projects

The resort will be one of Upstate New York's largest "green" projects, featuring state-of-the-art sustainable construction techniques and materials.

The project will seek to become LEED certified, a designation by the United States Green Building Council that attests to the highest standards in terms of environmentally sensitive site planning, resource efficient building materials, superior indoor environmental quality, and energy efficiency. This nationally recognized Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating will make Hope Lake Lodge Resort and Indoor Waterpark a showcase "green" project.

Hope Lake Lodge Resort and Indoor Waterpark will be working with the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) to provide the energy modeling and commissioning for the LEED certification program.

Other "green" elements of the project include:

Sustainable site development, including water retention areas, native plants and grasses, and reutilization of rocks from excavation for reuse on site .

Water use efficiency, including low-flow plumbing fixtures that conserve water, and recycled water at the 140,000 gallon Indoor Waterpark.

Energy efficiency lighting and UV low emissive Argon-filled windows.

Geothermal heating and cooling systems .

Use of sustainable materials, such as certified lumber that meets the US Forest Service requirements, along with recycled construction materials.

Indoor environmental air quality systems, and increased ventilation and filtering to maintain high air quality standards .

High efficiency gas fireplaces in units, rather than wood burning units, to ensure air quality
Man-made lake which conserves and reutilizes water for snowmaking in the winter, while providing summer recreational opportunities for the local community and visitors .