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50 / BUILDING DIALOGUE / June 2021 / Electric Pass / on-site rooftop solar power and off-site renewable electricity from the regional utility, Holy Cross Energy. By replacing the need for natural gas or coal-powered energy generation, Electric Pass Lodge is effectively able to heat and cool all units without the use of fossil fuels. The clean mountain aesthetic continues into the interiors by Denver design firm River + Lime. Even the mountain home staple, the great room “fireplace,” has been reenvisioned using a pollu- tion-free water vapor alternative to natural gas. Ellen McCready, project manager for East West Partners, noted, “One of the great things about de- signing a sustainable building is that we end up with a building that is extremely healthy for our owners and their families.” Electric Pass Lodge will be a new benchmark for future resort development and the industry as a whole. “Building electrification is a key step on the pathway to a net-zero future,” said Mar- ta Schantz, senior vice president for the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance. “A highly energy-efficient, all-elec- tric building powered by renewable energy is the gold-standard for leadership in the built environ- ment.” \\ Framed views looking south from upper-level unit with integrated banquette Upper-level unit with expansive southern views to Sam’s Knob and Snowmass Ski Mountain