BOSTON—enVerid Systems, Inc. announced that BUILDINGS magazine has selected its HVAC Load Reduction (HLR) 1000E technology as a 2017 Money-Saving Product winner. The finalists were evaluated by the BUILDINGS editorial staff for the money-saving qualities they offer to building owners and facility managers in areas such as energy efficiency, water savings, and maintenance. enVerid’s technology is a part of an elite group of 13 products selected in the “HVAC Boosters” category in the June 2017 issue of BUILDINGS and online. “We are honored to receive this recognition for our HLR technology as a 2017 Money-Saving Product,” said Dr. Udi Meirav,...

KEY WEST, FLA.—If entrepreneur Tony Webb attracts the interest he needs, there could be as many as 15 Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels in the coming years. Webb, Founder and Managing Director of Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels, LLC, is targeting waters off Cuba for the first 12-room property that will sit about 24 to 30 feet below the ocean’s surface. Fifteen sites are being planned for locations in the Indian Ocean, the Persian Gulf, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean. One purpose of the business venture is to raise awareness about the precarious state of global coral reef health. Webb...

Hersha Hospitality Trust recently made its 2016 Sustainability Report (its third annual) available to the public. Results in the report relate back to 2010 when Hersha launched its EarthView program. According to Hersha, it has accumulated $6.8 million in energy savings since launching Earthview. Energy consumption per occupied room has been reduced by 19 percent. Some of those savings, according to Hersha Hospitality Trust CEO Jay H. Shah, are due to the implementation of guestroom energy management systems. Ninety-seven percent of Hersha hotels have been retrofitted with LED lighting. In 2016, approximately 10 percent of Hersha’s hotels had electric...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics has introduced a 4000K color temperature addition to the LED Direction Adjustable Wall Pack series to provide exterior, wide-flood area illumination for commercial, industrial and municipal facilities. Available in 20, 30 and 70 watts and 4000K color of light, these fixtures provide exterior security lighting on such facilities as schools, hospitals, office buildings and other commercial or industrial structures. The addition of the 4000K color temperature offers building managers the opportunity to reduce the blue light spectrum often associated with higher color temperatures. This answers the trend away from blue light sources that can be associated with dark...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Entic, a leader in smart building software, announced that it closed a strategic investment from Blackstone. The investment will help accelerate Entic’s growth plans, as it continues to provide best-in-class technology solutions to commercial building owners. Using real-time data analysis of major energy consuming systems, Entic’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) provides insights into and prescriptions for improving building operations. Entic is easy to install and begins identifying and reducing energy waste within the first 30 days. Blackstone has successfully used Entic’s technology to provide operational efficiency and energy savings at several assets owned by the firm’s real estate funds, including...

American Window Film, Inc. Reach your LEED® Green Building Certification goals with 3M™ Window Film Established in 1975, American Window Film, Inc. offers 3M™ Window Films that help reduce heat gain, heat loss and energy consumption. Many 3M Window Films qualify for LEED® credits to help meet your LEED green building certification goals. We are a 3M Authorized and Large Commercial Certified Prestige Window Film Dealer recognized for extensive product knowledge, quality installations, and the highest standards of customer service. Lodging professionals nationwide choose American Window Film. Our window film applications include: Energy Conservation, Solar Control, Thinsulate™ Climate Control, Daylight Redirecting,...

Master-Bilt Refrigeration Solutions Save Energy with Master-Bilt’s Refrigeration Products Master-Bilt provides a complete line of refrigerated coolers and freezers from ice cream dipping cabinets to refrigerated warehouses. Many products are designed with energy-saving features and options such as demand defrost, light management systems and our award-winning Master Controller Reverse Cycle Defrost system. Master-Bilt also offers many ENERGY STAR® qualified models. Additionally, our walk-ins meet or exceed all federal EISA requirements. Call (800) 647-1284 for more details. Master-Bilt Refrigeration Solutions » Email for Details »

ST. JOSEPH, MICH.—Whirlpool Commercial Laundry—a family of brands including Maytag Commercial Laundry, ADC and Whirlpool Commercial Laundry—is showcasing its machines to its global customers at this year’s Clean Show in Las Vegas, June 5 to 8 (booth #2615). “We keep our finger on the pulse of the industry through continuous market analysis, which allows us to position our products and innovations to meet existing and anticipated customer needs,” said Trey Northrup, General Manager of Whirlpool Corp. Commercial Laundry. “By strengthening our resources, including expanding our product portfolio, creating a centralized call center, investing in manufacturing facilities and adding new talent,...

ZANZIBAR—Pennyroyal Gibraltar Ltd. has announced the development of the Zanzibar Amber resort, a luxury tropical community offering premium hospitality and world class facilities and impeccable environmental credentials. Maintaining its commitment to government, investors, partners and buyers, Pennyroyal Gibraltar Ltd. has committed to best practice standards and methods for this development in excess of $1 billion in North Eastern Zanzibar. All leases, environmental clearances, construction permits and approvals have been processed and secured and Pennyroyal is backed with the full support of the President of Zanzibar, His Excellency Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein. The resort will be developed strategically, in strictly managed...

Project Planet Save the Planet One Laundry Load at a Time SAVE up to tens of thousands of dollars per year while demonstrating your environmental commitment to guests! Project Planet’s variety of creative & colorful pillow cards, hangers and conservation items promote towel and linen reuse. Promotional materials available in a variety of nature and regional designs. Let Project Planet show you how to reduce water, energy, labor and chemical costs. Project Planet » Email for Details »