Coldest place in Milton Keynes gives energy bills the cold shoulder

The most icy venue in MK is powered by energy that comes exclusively from the sun and other zero-carbon renewable sources.
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Snozone's indoor ski slope is at a constant temperature of minus 2 degrees Celsius.

Now, as it prepares to re-open after lockdown, it has switched to its shift to 100% renewable electricity with the help of Cardiff-based energy management consultancy amber energy.

The site, which is in the Xscape building is now Renewable Electricity EcoAct Assured and is using hydro-, wind-, and solar-powered electricity from Bryt Energy, the zero-carbon business energy supplier.

Snozone is currently closed due to lockdownSnozone is currently closed due to lockdown
Snozone is currently closed due to lockdown

Tom Hooper, head of growth sales at amber energy, said: “We’re a business that’s focused on sustainability and helping our clients to achieve their emissions reduction targets is a huge part of this. Snozone is a principles-led company that shares our passion for better business practices, and its shift to 100% renewable electricity is testament to this.”

A spokesperson from Snozone said, “We’re always looking for ways to provide the best experiences for our guests while leading by example as a responsible business. Working with amber energy made the process of sourcing zero-carbon energy simple. Their knowledge and support will help us to achieve our carbon reduction objectives.”

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