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Herkimer, NY KOA Unveils World?s First ?Green? Lodge
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Herkimer, NY KOA Unveils World?s First ?Green? Lodge

New Lodge Allows Camping Totally ?Off The Grid
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HERKIMER, NY (May 7, 2010) ? ?On May 3, 2010, The Herkimer Diamond, New York KOA Kampground??? became the world?s first campground with a 100% off-the-power-grid,? solar powered camping lodge.
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With solar panels on its roof harnessing energy and a prototype propane backup generator, the new KOA Solar 1 Lodge is able to run completely independent of outside energy sources. The generator ?kicks in? to recharge power batteries during cloudy weather.
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Built by one of KOA?s preferred suppliers, Cavco Industries, the Lodge features Generac?s industry-first propane generator, which backs up a system of solar panels made by Solarmax, a leader in solar technology.
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The Solar 1 Lodge is packed with ?green? technology and products, right down to its recycled metal roof and pulverized glass landscaping. Even the bed pillows are made from fiberfill from recycled plastic bottles.
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?The new Lodge lets people have the experience, and learn about all of the green technologies,? said Dr. Renee Scialdo Shevat, owner of the Herkimer Diamond KOA and the 2010 KOA Franchisee of the Year.
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The ?green? theme continues outside, with deck furniture fabricated from recycled plastic milk jugs, and an organic garden that guests can harvest their own vegetables during their stay.
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(High resolution photo files of the Herkimer Solar 1 Lodge are available by emailing mgast@koa.net)
Exterior view of the new KOA Solar 1 Lodge at the Herkimer, NY KOA.

Interior view of the kitchen/dining area of the new KOA Solar 1 Lodge.

Solar panels adorn the roof of the new KOA Solar 1 Lodge in Herkimer, NY.

The living room in the new KOA Solar 1 Lodge.

Dr. Renee Scialdo Shevat, owner of the Herkimer Diamond KOA.
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