WATERBURY, CONN.—Water heating systems are the second greatest user of energy in the home. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, they account for an average of 18 percent of electricity costs. EcoSmart, a leading Rheem brand of efficient and economical electric tankless water heaters, helps reduce energy costs in homes and businesses by up to 50 percent with its patented, quality green energy products. As it fulfills the demand to provide smarter, more technologically advanced water heating solutions, EcoSmart just unveiled its new brand design. The new design includes an image of a globe, shaped as a...

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MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its new LED Mini Wall Pack to provide additional lighting options for exterior, wide-flood area illumination for commercial, industrial and municipal facilities. Now available in 12 watts, the LED Mini Wall Pack delivers 1,590 lumens in a compact 8.7” x 5.25” x 2.66” durable bronze powder-coated, aluminum alloy housing. Its 4000K color temperature and high 80+ CRI offers improved visual acuity and efficient performance. Plus, the 12-watt fixture comes with an installed dusk to dawn sensor. This new LED Mini Wall Pack...

LAKE GENEVA, WIS.—As part of their ongoing development of innovative energy solutions for hospitality businesses across the United States, Onsite Utility Services Capital (OUS Capital) has launched a free webinar education series to help hospitality owners and operators better understand how energy efficiency solutions can grow their profits. The webinars will reveal important information about the benefits of specific energy efficiency solutions distinct to the hospitality industry, while defining a process that allows hospitality properties of every size to access any of those energy-efficient solutions without the typical up-front financial requirements typically associated with such a project. “Smart hospitality executives understand...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Electrolux, an appliance industry sustainability leader, reported a 66 percent reduction in CO2 emissions from its operations since 2005, and highlighted how significant investments at manufacturing sites and in new product platforms will make a major contribution to the company achieving its climate targets. In the 2018 Sustainability Report, Electrolux presents facts and figures showing the company’s progress towards its targets in the nine key areas outlined in its sustainability framework, For the Better. Read the full report here. Contributing to the CO2 reduction achieved until 2018, 24 of Electrolux manufacturing sites now only procure electricity from renewable energy sources....

NATIONAL REPORT—Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet; it can benefit our wallets, too. And luckily, it’s becoming increasingly popular. Last year, renewable sources comprised 33 percent of U.K. energy production. That’s a record level. In switching to greener power sources, U.K. families have contributed to this shift. Many have been able to reduce their energy bills at the same time. There are three key ways to achieve this. Wind Turbines—Wind farms can produce high levels of energy. In fact, 2017 saw U.K. turbines produce more renewable power than ever before. According to experts, this is largely due to...

DELAVAN, WIS.—Onsite Utility Services Capital, Inc. (OUS Capital) a leading provider of energy efficiency solutions for industrial and commercial businesses, and Power Cube LLC announced a strategic partnership to integrate Power Cube’s variable frequency drive solutions with OUS Capital’s Energy Savings as a Service program. With the variable frequency drive market surpassing annual installations of 2 million units in 2018, and anticipated to exceed $3.5 billion by 2025 (source: Global Market Insight), OUS Capital and Power Cube’s partnership places them in the perfect position to be the front runners of this continued growth. “In the ongoing effort to keep energy costs...

NATIONAL REPORT—As reported on Green Lodging News, the American Hotel & Lodging Assn. (AHLA) has released the results of its 2018 Lodging Survey. This comprehensive survey is conducted every two years by industry data provider and AHLA partner STR. The survey is funded by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation. The survey included all properties in the United States with 10 or more guestrooms—nearly 56,000 U.S. properties. With just under 11,500 responses, the overall survey completion rate for the 2018 survey was 21 percent, a gain of six percentage points from 2016. Nine questions fell under “Sustainability,” but other...

It’s clear to many, especially in the lodging and hotel business, that the effort to “go green” has been greater than ever. With the rising costs of energy, the biggest effort is to find renewable, cheap energy that hotels can rely on for decades. The daily use of electricity, water, heat, lighting, and whatever else a tenant or guest may need can make significant use of the most abundant energy source that everyone benefits from daily: the sun. Using renewable energy lowers costs, ensures continued business success, and keeps guests happy without cutting corners in order to set competitive...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released the results of a comprehensive Lodging Survey, a detailed assessment of advancements in amenities, guest services, sustainability and technology, in addition to other industry trends. This recent survey underscores how hotels advance, accommodate and innovate the guest experience. Consumers can expect seamless transitions between their everyday lives and their lives on the road thanks to increased mobile compatibility, flexible dining options and welcoming accommodations. This comprehensive survey is conducted every two years by industry data provider and AHLA partner STR, renowned for providing premium data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights for...