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Induction Lighting: A Greener Alternative to HID Bulbs

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—We are used to the orange glow of sodium-based parking lights; you know the ones that take forever to illuminate after a...

USGBC Targets Lodging Industry with LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M

NATIONAL REPORT—When the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced revisions to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings Rating System...

Metro Toronto Convention Center to Offer Green Power to Event Planners

TORONTO—The Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCC) announced that it is the first convention center in Canada to offer green electricity to clients and event...

Three Benchmark Hospitality Resorts Earn Virginia Green Lodging Certificate

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS—Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the greening of its three Virginia resorts: The Founders Inn and Spa of Virginia Beach; Virginia Crossings...

Three Hotels Choose Mintek to Streamline PM Operations

DUNEDIN, FLA.—Mintek Mobile Data Solutions, one of the lodging industry’s leading providers of automated preventive maintenance (PM) systems, announces the installation of WinTrack PM...

Alen Corp. Announces Release of AirMD Air Purifier

AUSTIN, TEXAS—Alen Corp. announced the release of AirMD, an air purifier that is completely lead free, ozone safe, and Energy Star qualified by both...

Heat Transfer Unveils High-Efficiency ModCon Boiler

EAST FREETOWN, MASS.— The new, 94 percent-efficient ModCon Commercial Condensing Boiler from Heat Transfer Products features a high-grade Inconel, load-matching gas burner with a...

Whirlpool Receives 2008 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp., the leading appliance manufacturer, has been recognized with its third consecutive Energy Star Sustained Excellence award. Provided by the U.S....

EPA Calculator Puts Greenhouse Gas Savings in Everyday Terms

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Can you picture what it means to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 1 million metric tons? News stories are packed with measurements...

Inn By The Sea Finishing Up Multimillion Dollar Makeover

CAPE ELIZABETH, MAINE—Inn By The Sea’s multimillion dollar transformation into Maine’s premier eco-friendly, luxury beach destination is well underway according to the Inn’s general...