Okemo outlines $6 million energy transition and reports record school program participation
Apr 7, 2026
Okemo representatives told the Ludlow trustees the resort’s 70th season produced high use, 149 operating days and 126 inches of snow; Okemo plans a roughly $6 million project to electrify compressors, replace 500 snow guns and reduce diesel use by more than 250,000 gallons, aiming for completion by November 2026.
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Bruce Schmidt updated trustees on Okemo’s 70th-anniversary season and major capital plans, reporting higher reservations, a 149‑day season and 126 inches of snow this winter. He said Okemo expanded school ski programs to 10 weeks for many schools, serving 646 students with 420 equipment rentals.
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