Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is Emissions-Free, Thanks to Green Mountain
Energy Sun Club

Greenspace operations get even greener following electrification of maintenance fleet and power tools.

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club is helping a beautiful greenspace in Southwest Houston become even greener. Thanks to a $93,000 grant to fund four new electric utility terrain vehicles and all-electric maintenance equipment, Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is now emissions-free.

 By electrifying its maintenance equipment—including three electric golf carts and one Polaris electric utility vehicle—Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is leading the way as one of the few regional conservancies to fully transition to electric utility vehicles. This transition, which also includes a riding lawnmower, leaf blowers, and weed eaters, will reduce the nonprofit’s carbon footprint by avoiding 6,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually and saving 300 gallons of fuel, equating to $2,000 in annual operating costs. Coupled with the 2,000 trees currently on the property, which are projected to absorb 96,000 pounds of CO2 annually, these advancements position Willow Waterhole as an emissions-free space.

 “Greenspaces are the living heart of sustainability and we’re honored to support Willow Waterhole on becoming emission-free,” said Andrea Ortega-Toledano, senior director of sustainability, Green Mountain Energy. “This location’s role in stormwater detention is vital to our region and their work in preserving the environment is essential to safeguarding our future.”

 Green Mountain Energy’s mission is to inspire hope and motivate action through the use of clean energy, and to advance sustainable communities through Sun Club. Since its founding in 2002, Sun Club has donated more than $14 million for 164 projects across Texas and the Northeast. Green Mountain Energy invites its customers and employees to contribute and help support more projects that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation and environmental stewardship.

Regular Patrols at the Greenway

The Conservancy recently contracted with Cascadia Global Services to conduct regular patrols at the Greenway to supplement HPD. Cascadia security personnel are licensed veterans and off-duty law enforcement officers. The presence of Cascadia, security cameras, and increased visitation at the Greenway deters unlawful activities.

Thanks to the contributors to the Conservancy's annual fund and membership campaigns for helping support additional services. Contributions can be made at https://www.willowwaterhole.org/ways-to-give

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