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,...

Yellowblue LED Lighting Made Easy: Turnkey Service for Interior & Exterior Upgrades Yellowblue LED is the hospitality industry's trusted turnkey lighting partner. We provide 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, delivering lasting value and peace of mind. Our 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 property appearance, and boosts...

It is quite astounding how many hotels are doing it and how much water and energy they are saving. What I am referring to is recycling laundry water using a system from AquaRecyle. I have been familiar with AquaRecycle for quite a few years and picked up some material about it at The Clean Show in Orlando in late August. In 2024, Marriott International properties recycled 2 billion gallons of laundry water using AquaRecycle. Hilton Worldwide: 897 million gallons. Parks Hotels: 515 million gallons. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts: 496 million gallons. The list goes on and is very long. You can...

CANCUN, MEXICO—In celebration of World Tourism Day 2025 late last month, The Palace Company has unveiled a powerful new video campaign capturing the ecosystems that thrive in and around its resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya: mangroves, dunes, jungles, crocodiles, sea turtles, and hundreds of species that coexist in harmony with tourism. The message is clear: awareness is not enough—travelers and tourism partners must take action. Guests and the general public are invited to support the conservation of these unique habitats through a direct donation to Palace Foundation. “Every night a guest sleeps at one of our properties is made possible by the ecosystems...

Green Lodging News this week reported on the opening of Limelight Boulder, a new lifestyle hotel by Aspen One located on the University of Colorado—Boulder’s campus. Built to LEED Gold standards, Limelight Boulder is the largest all-electric hotel in the country. Through energy-efficient systems and the utilization of environmentally responsible materials, the design lowers energy use and minimizes environmental impacts. Early in the design process, WATG coordinated with project stakeholders to remove soil contaminants from the former brownfield site, advancing ecological restoration efforts. In addition, the team carefully designed around a century-old underground spring to preserve its natural flow...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Verdafero to the Software/Utility Analytics for ESG Reports category of its Green Product & Service Directory. Verdafero InSights is a cloud-based software service for both hotels and suppliers that offers dynamic data analytics across key indicators to provide an analysis of utility usage and operations by analyzing energy and water consumption, occupancy, weather, company operations and other resource utilization patterns to make better informed decisions on operating costs and environmental initiatives. Verdafero InSights provides in-depth reporting of your greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) for internal and external environmental reporting, serving as a comprehensive view of a company’s...

DAVIDSON, N.C.—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced a new portfolio of commercial HVAC solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of the built environment, including new electrification of heat technologies, advanced offerings for data centers, and redesigned solutions that help enhance overall building performance and serviceability, reinforcing Trane’s commitment to industry-leading innovation. “Trane is dedicated to pioneering solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but also anticipate the needs of tomorrow,” said Oakley Roberts, Vice President of Product Management, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies. “Our innovations span the needs of the built environment, from providing the resilient, high-performance cooling...