Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-31-2022
Publication Source
Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research
Abstract
This report presents findings from an environmental assessment of multiple amusement parks across North America. The assessment aimed to identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and water usage. Key findings include: two-thirds of total emissions come from off-site energy generation, significant energy savings potential during off-season periods, variation in energy intensity across locations, and a strong correlation between cooling degree days and energy consumption at one location. Recommendations include reducing electrical consumption, purchasing green energy, installing on-site renewable energy, replacing fossil fuel equipment with cleaner alternatives, and implementing water conservation measures. These insights inform decarbonization, energy conservation, and sustainable operations across the company's portfolio.
ISBN/ISSN
2394-2630
Copyright
This open-access article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Volume
9
Issue
12
Keywords
Environmental assessment, Amusement parks, Energy consumption, Greenhouse gas emissions, Water usage, Decarbonization, Energy reduction measures, Water conservation, Energy intensity, Climate data, Sustainable operations
eCommons Citation
Sharma, Vibhu, "Sustainability Plan for Amusement Parks – A Case Study" (2022). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Publications. 6.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/mee_grad_pub/6
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Comments
The document available for download is the published version, provided in compliance with the publisher's open-access policy. Permission documentation is on file. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11079049