DALLAS—More than 40 Marriott hotels throughout Texas are doing their part to help the Texas environment. TXU Energy recently conducted energy audits at several large Marriott properties in the state. The recommendations, if fully implemented, would reduce electricity consumption by more than 2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year—enough to power 115 homes—for a savings of $250 thousand per year.
“Our goal was to do things that make sense from an environmental and financial perspective,” said Rob Bahl, regional vice president of engineering for Marriott. “TXU Energy helped identify the green steps we can take to achieve that goal.”
The audits were part of Marriott extending its electric service agreement with TXU Energy through 2013. Recommendations in the audits included upgrading control systems and switching to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Each recommendation has the potential to save money beyond the term of the electric service agreement.
In addition, once energy efficiency measures are implemented, the hotel chain will receive rebates under TXU Energy’s Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. TXU Energy is the only retail electricity provider in the state to provide this type of energy rebate program to businesses looking to help the environment.
“We’re always looking for ways to partner with our business customers to help improve their bottom line and the environment,” said Tom Leverton, chief operating officer for TXU Energy. “The rebate is an additional incentive to use energy more efficiently. It’s a win for the business and for the environment, too.”
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