Ski resort in Switzerland shuts down ski lifts and snow mills to conserveelectricity due to fear of power outages. It has been reported that it may be necessary
Ski lifts and snow cannons use as much electricity as up to 40,000 Swiss households consume in her one year.
The country's federal government may order elevator operators to cut their electricity consumption by a factor of five, Radio Télévision Suisse reported.
However, opponents of the proposal argue that it would reduce tourism revenues and threaten employment.
Mr. Laurent Vaucher, head of lift operator Téléverbier in the Swiss canton of Valais, said that for every franc spent on his lift path, he brings 6 francs to the region.
Many elevator operators have plans to cut power consumption, Le News reported.
Téléverbier says turning off certain lights, portable he heaters, and hot water in toilets can reduce energy usage. Some elevators and escalators may be disconnected. Other options are to slow down the elevators or shut some down at night.
A ban on snow equipment "puts ski resorts at great risk," Boucher said.
He alluded to rising prices due to rising energy costs. If a spike in energy prices is confirmed, "it will inevitably affect our operating account," he said.
