Everyone has felt the sting of rising energy costs recently. Savvy hoteliers have implemented plans to address these increases. It could be a simple operational change or a complex capital investment. Green Lodging News covers the latest news and trends pertaining to energy management. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Verdafero Joins Green Key Global Vendor Program
SAN JOSE, CALIF.—Verdafero, a leading provider of cloud-based utility analytics solutions, sustainability reporting, and professional consulting services, announce its approval as a Preferred Vendor...
Solar Lighting for Hotels: Parking Lots, Pathways, Outdoor Safety, & Lower Operating Costs
For hotels and lodging properties, outdoor lighting is more than a visual detail. It influences how guests arrive, move through the property, and perceive...
Schneider Electric Launches Schneider Charge
BOSTON—Schneider Electric, a trusted partner to electricians and contractors through its Square D brand, announced Schneider Charge, a smart Level 2 residential EV charger...
Building Cold Storage for a More Sustainable Future
NATIONAL REPORT—For many organizations, walk-in refrigeration is essential infrastructure. Restaurants rely on it to protect inventory. Healthcare facilities depend on it for temperature sensitive...
How Insulation Improves Guest Comfort & Saves Energy
NATIONAL REPORT—Hotels can invest in upgraded amenities and polished service, but guests still notice when a room runs too hot or loud. Comfort problems...
Highlights from Host Hotels & Resort’s 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report
As reported by Green Lodging News, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the planet’s largest publicly traded lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), just published...
Budderfly Partners with Pennsylvania Marriott
SHELTON, CONN. & ALLENTOWN, PA.—Budderfly, the fastest-growing energy-as-a-service company in the U.S., announced a new partnership with Delta Hotels by Marriott Allentown Lehigh Valley...
SolarWindow Announces Commercial Launch of ElectroFlex
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. announced the commercial launch of ElectroFlex—ultra-thin, high-power, flexible “peel-and-stick” solar engineered to generate electricity on curved and flat surfaces traditional...
Eco-Friendly Hotel Lighting Solutions for Guest Comfort
NATIONAL REPORT—Lighting shapes the guest experience from arrival to checkout. Hotels can cut energy use and improve comfort when owners choose systems that match...
Host Hotels & Resorts Publishes 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report
BETHESDA, MD.—Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”), published its 2026 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, Investing for...
Building Cold Storage for a More Sustainable Future
NATIONAL REPORT—For many organizations, walk-in refrigeration is essential infrastructure. Restaurants rely on it to protect inventory. Healthcare facilities depend on it for temperature sensitive...
Responsible Travel, by the Numbers: A Tahoe Hotel’s First Year of Solar
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF.—Travelers have started asking hotels a different kind of question—not just what’s on offer, but how the place actually runs. For...
Carlisle Companies Publishes 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—Carlisle Companies Inc. announced the publication of its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing continued progress against its three-pillar sustainability strategy of manufacturing energy...
Schneider Announces Major Upgrade to Commercial EV Charger
BOSTON—Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announced a major upgrade to Schneider Charge Pro, its Level 2 commercial EV charger, introducing new capabilities...
Green Lodging News Adds Excel Dryer to Product Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Excel Dryer to the “Hand Dryers” section of the Green Product & Service Directory.
For hospitality operators, restroom upkeep...
The Environmental Impact Story Behind Artificial Intelligence ‘Progress’
Maybe it has happened to you. You get a sales or service call and quickly realize the person on the other end is not...
AmeriKooler Introduces the Resilience Series
HIALEAH, FLA.—AmeriKooler, a U.S.-based leader in commercial refrigeration, introduces the Resilience Series, a new platform of engineered walk-in systems designed for durability, adaptability, and performance...
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One Sink, Zero Puddles: How RiverTrail Beerworks Solved Its Restroom Maintenance
For hospitality operators, restroom upkeep is a constant drain on staff time—literally. See...
Schneider Electric Upgrades Charge Pro Commercial Level 2 EV Charger
BOSTON—Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announced a major upgrade to its Charge Pro commercial Level 2 EV charger, introducing new capabilities to...
How Invisible Systems Are Defining the New Luxury Hotel Experience
In the last seven years, luxury hospitality has shifted dramatically. It’s the fastest-growing sector of the industry, with ultra-luxury hotels reaching 148 percent of...
