"The study estimates total annual snowmaking emissions in Austria at between 6,246 and 7,424 tonnes of CO₂, equating to roughly 120 to 140 grams of CO₂ per skier visit."
"In 2024, renewable energy made up 88.6% of Austria's total electricity generation, with hydropower alone accounting for up to 67%."
"Austrian snowmaking systems are highly efficient, with the electricity requirement of 281 GWh per season corresponding to just 0.46% of Austria's total national energy consumption."
A recent study from the University of Innsbruck challenges the belief that snowmaking is environmentally harmful. It estimates Austria's annual snowmaking emissions at 6,246 to 7,424 tonnes of CO₂, significantly lower than Canada's 130,095 tonnes. The difference is attributed to Austria's energy mix, with 88.6% of electricity from renewables, primarily hydropower. Austrian ski resorts utilize 100% hydropower for snowmaking, making the process efficient and environmentally friendly, with minimal impact on national energy consumption.
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