Resources and Energy
Initiatives were developed that would complement the Pala Energy Conservation Policy and Pala Water Protection & Conservation Policy that were adopted by the tribe in 2007.
- Lighting motion sensors added to storage and housekeeping closets
- Timers added to all pools, spas and fountains Parking structure lighting reduced 50 percent
- Exhaust fans retrofitted with CO2 sensors to reduce running time
- Incandescent lighting replaced with efficient, low-energy lighting
- Lighting motion sensors installed in administrative offices
- Waterless urinals installed in all new-construction bathrooms
- Water conservation initiated in all hotel rooms
- Option program initiated for hotel guests to re-use linen
- Banquet water stations provide only eco-friendly cups
- Temperature regulation equipment expanded
- Loading dock doors refitted with automatic doors to prevent heat loss
- Energy audit completed with San Diego Gas & Electric to improve savings and efficiency
- Hotel room temperatures controlled electronically during check-out
- Completed pollution prevention assessment with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Plastic disposable cups replaced with bio-degradable paper cups at self-serve drink stations
- Styrofoam eliminated from team-member dining area
- Automatic paper towel dispensers installed in all bathrooms
- Housekeeping changed chemical cleaners to green cleaning products