Efficiency measures
turning less into more!
Efficiency is key to the more productive use of available resources, resulting in the overall reduction of the resources required. Technical innovations and modern work methods are common ways to achieve this increase in efficiency.
Some examples: The control rooms at the terminals are heated to no more than 18 degrees Celsius during the day. At night, the temperature is automatically lowered to 8 degrees. In the pumping stations, the most modern pumps and motors are used.
Unser Ziel Was wir tun?
Through their planning and technological advancement, mountain railway and lift operators have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to sustainable development. We are deeply committed to increasing efficiency and utilizing technologies that are compatible with the natural environment.
By producing the "Reffnet Report," we and our subsidiaries commit to more resource-efficient operations. The report outlines measures that can be implemented to use resources more sparingly, and the certificate confirms their implementation.
Our measures To increase efficiency
Dismantling of oil heating systems
The use of oil heating systems is a significant cause of emissions. In addition, transporting the heating oil up the mountain is incredibly costly and requires a lot of energy. That’s why we have set ourselves the goal of eliminating oil heating systems on our mountains in the next few years.
We are also promoting the expansion of bivalent heating systems in our hotels. The use of these modern heating systems based on heat-pump technology reduces heating oil consumption by 50%.
The introduction of a new heating system at Hotel National will be responsible for an important contribution to energy efficiency in the future. The advanced heating network will heat 4-5 hotel and residential buildings with one pellet heating system instead of heating each building individually.
Davos Klosters is considered a very snow-sure region. However, the skilful management of the snow is important here as well. Both natural and artificial snow are used with high efficiency and optimally distributed during the winter months. The locations of the snowmaking machines were precisely determined to ensure the efficient production of snow.
The slopes of the Davos Klosters Mountains were scanned and measured in an elaborate process. A satellite-connected system (SNOWsat) has been installed on all vehicles, making it possible to measure the depth of the snow during snow grooming. This allows us to optimally allocate the snow and thus save resources
Old snowmaking machines are continuously being replaced with new ones. These require up to 20 % less compressed air, which saves a massive amount of energy every winter.
When fewer guests need to be transported, we also reduce the circulation speed of our lifts. This reduces wear and tear on the rollers and lowers the energy consumption of the system. The increased service life of the small parts reduces waste and promotes the efficient use of resources.
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Our guests’ journey to the resort is responsible for a large part of the CO2 emissions. To positively influence the behaviour of visitors, Davos Klosters Bergbahnen is promoting e-mobility. The goal is to install EV charging stations for electric vehicles at all valley stations and hotels.
