BOSTON—Wint, a leading provider of water management solutions for the built environment, announced AI-driven temperature analysis, a new capability that correlates water flow and temperature patterns throughout buildings, giving facility and sustainability teams a deeper understanding of how water behaves across systems. Temperature is a critical and often overlooked attribute of water in buildings. Roughly 30 percent of a building’s total energy use is linked to heating and cooling water through systems such as boilers and chilled-water loops. Water temperature stability also affects health and safety, as pathogens like Legionella can develop when water temperature drifts outside regulated ranges. In addition, consistent hot-water...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces the 4’ T8 LED Linear Lamp that delivers 1700 lumens of bright, natural light while consuming just 10.5 watts. Designed for maximum energy savings and easy installation, this high-efficiency lamp eliminates the need for ballasts or drivers and offers a flexible direct-wire solution for retrofit and replacement applications. Available in 4000K and 5000K with a high-color rendering index of 82, the direct wire T8 LED Linear Lamp is ideal for school systems, office buildings or retail, and is perfect for retrofit...

For those of you not familiar with Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., it is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning premium-branded hotels with efficient operating models primarily in the upscale segment of the lodging industry. As of December 31, 2024, the company’s portfolio consisted of 97 hotels, 53 of which were wholly owned, with a total of 14,557 guestrooms located in 25 states. As a REIT, Summit Hotel Properties partners with premium hotel brands, including Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corp., InterContinental Hotels Group and leading third-party property management companies to operate its lodging...

MALDIVES—Green Lodging News was recently approached to learn more about the environmental efforts at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. The following are the results of questions presented by Green Lodging News to Shoaib Siddiqui, Assistant Chief Engineer at the resort. 1. In what year did the property open? 2019 2. How many employees? 290 3. What plastics have been eliminated to qualify the resort as being free of single-use plastic? For example, is water now available in glass bottles? Another form? Are bathroom amenities available in pump dispensers? What other single-use plastics have been eliminated and why is it so important to do that? From...

I attended The Hospitality Show in Denver this past week. The event is a production of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the publisher of Hotel Management. It was a great chance to touch base with suppliers I have gotten to know in past years and to make many new contacts. It would be impossible for me to highlight all the companies I interacted with in this column but here is a list that caught my attention: Two companies—CMP Water and AquaFlow Technologies Inc.—both featured valves that compress the air before it reaches the meter, so you only pay...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Yellowblue LED to the “Lighting/LED Solutions” section of its Green Product & Service Directory. Yellowblue LED is the hospitality industry’s trusted turnkey lighting partner. It provides complete LED solutions—from consultation and design to quick, hassle-free installation inside and out—tailored for hotels and motels. Every fixture comes with an industry-leading 10-year parts and labor warranty. The Yellowblue LED team helps maximize savings by securing available rebates to lower upfront costs while reducing energy and maintenance expenses. With proven experience and a commitment to excellence, Yellowblue LED delivers reliable, energy-efficient lighting that enhances guest satisfaction, improves...

SINGAPORE—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay is the first hotel in Asia to join its Low Carbon Pioneer program. The program is part of IHG’s global initiative to enhance sustainability across its properties by focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. The Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay, which opened in 2014, incorporates various sustainability features. These include a fully electric kitchen, hot water heat pumps, high-efficiency water fixtures, and an intelligent building management system designed to optimize energy usage. The hotel also utilizes solar glazing and advanced lighting controls to maximize daylight...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announce that the entire Knauf Performance+ portfolio of residential and commercial insulation products has earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification. The newly Certified Performance+ products include basement wall insulation, metal building insulation, acoustical boards, elevated temperature insulation, and other specialty fiberglass solutions. With these additions, Knauf’s entire portfolio of Performance+ fiberglass insulation made with ECOSE technology is now Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certified. This comprehensive approach to certification reinforces Knauf’s belief that every part of a building, from visible walls to hidden mechanical systems, should contribute to healthier indoor...

NATIONAL REPORT—The hospitality industry faces mounting pressure to reduce operational costs while meeting growing environmental expectations from guests. Energy expenses are typically one of the largest overhead costs for businesses in this industry. Understanding how on-site renewable energy can benefit hotels and resorts goes beyond simple cost savings, creating opportunities for enhanced guest experiences, improved brand reputation, and long-term financial stability. Dramatic Cost Reductions Through Energy Independence Installing renewable energy systems delivers immediate and long-term financial benefits that directly impact your bottom line. Solar panels, wind turbines, or geothermal systems can drastically reduce electricity bills, depending on system size and local...

WORCESTER, MASS.—Commonwealth Electrical Technologies (CET), a leading electrical contractor and energy-solutions company in the Northeast, announced the acquisition of NuWave Energy Solutions, a full-service design/build energy-efficiency company based in Norwell, Mass. This strategic move marks the first transaction for CET under Broad Sky Partners’ ownership, a majority investor since February 2025. NuWave Energy Solutions, founded in 2019 by Ryan Blair, serves the sustainability and energy-efficiency needs of customers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional markets across the United States. Its team brings over thirty years of experience in sustainability and energy conservation, helping customers reduce energy usage through cost-effective energy conservation, electrification,...