Temperatures may be cooling across the country, but new ceiling fan energy efficiency standards announced recently mean that consumers will stay comfortable in years to come while paying less on their energy bills. With an estimated 80 million U.S. households owning at least one ceiling fan, the energy and dollar savings will really add up under this update required by federal law to cut energy waste. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) projects the new standards will cut the energy use of ceiling fans by about 26 percent, resulting in national savings of about 200 billion kilowatt-hours of energy over...

RALEIGH, N.C.—Thirty-two years after its founding in 1985, Concord Hospitality has staked its claim as one of the lodging industry’s leading proponents of green building and design. The Raleigh, N.C.-based company manages 41 of its owned hotels and also manages 47 additional properties. Fourteen of its hotels are LEED certified and there are 15 more in the pipeline that will also obtain LEED certification. All new construction projects are designed, constructed, operated and maintained to meet LEED guidelines. Concord Hospitality’s commitment to LEED makes good business and environmental sense. According to Carl Hren, Vice President of Architecture & Construction for...

JOSEPH, MICH.—ADC EcoWash Washers are now available in 100G, 200G and 450G. “EcoWash Multi-Load Washers are built to cater to unique individual and facility needs,” said Nick Koukourakis, Product Line Manager, Multi-load Products at Whirlpool Corp. Commercial Laundry. “No matter the need—rigid- or soft-configurations, small- or large-pound capacity, tailored programmability and more—the enhancements on these machines offer the flexibility needed to excel in the OPL market.” Features of the industrial-grade EcoWash Washer include: Intuitive Micro Controls (IMC) with Program and Cycle Flexibility Options—The M2 Controller, standard on EcoWash Washers, offers 10 cycle options, flexible water level settings, selectable wash temperatures, four...

DELTONA, FLA.—The Franklin-Thomas Company (FTC) and Carino Energy Renewables Limited (Carino) announced that they would provide unique StarPower fast charging stations for electric vehicles.  FTC’s CEO Joe Shepard’s recently patented split rotor generator powers the new CHAdeMO/Level 3 charging stations. The new charging stations combine FTC’s new 70 kW split rotor generator with a 120 hp natural gas engine. This means “green,” grid-free, rapid charging stations virtually everywhere with 500 VDC at 125 Amp. Carino Energy will distribute the charging stations worldwide under their name. Designed to charge all brands of electric vehicles, the charger could be as ubiquitous as...

Name: Pranav Jampani Title: Director of Sustainability Company: Las Vegas Sands Corp. Years with company: Three years Primary responsibilities: “I oversee the sustainability program for our Las Vegas operations. We have some of the world’s largest green buildings with over 9,000 employees. I manage development, management and implementation of policies and programs.” Company’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment: “It’s difficult to pick one. Last year Las Vegas Sands was ranked as one of the greenest large companies in the world in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings. Las Vegas Sands was the highest ranked hospitality company in the world. In addition, in Las Vegas, we have...

Start discussing a technical topic and watch as people’s eyes glaze over, even if those people are fully aware that it’s something they should be paying attention to. Embarking on a path toward a more sustainable and energy efficient hotel operation qualifies as one of these “glazed” subjects, so to eliminate any possibility of eyelid fatigue, let’s talk about this extremely important issue in terms of something just a bit more fun—golf. A Golf Analogy Tired of listening to your old college buddies boast about how well they’re scoring on the course, you finally decide to up your game. All indications...

LONDONDERRY, N.H.—Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. announced a new line of tankless gas condensing water heaters. The Bosch Greentherm 9000 Series offers nine models for high-efficiency domestic hot water in residential or commercial applications, adding new features for easy installation, operation and maintenance. The Consumer Technology Association recently recognized the Greentherm 9900i SE model as a CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree. The Greentherm 9000 Series features an Energy Factor of 0.99 with Thermal Efficiency of 100 percent, which is the highest in the industry for condensing gas water heaters. This series achieves temperature stability of plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit through...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF.—Noritz America has announced the promotion of company veteran Jay Hassel from his current post as Vice President of Sales and Marketing to President and Chief Operating Officer. Hassel thus becomes the first American to serve as president for Noritz’s North American subsidiary. He succeeds Hisashi Uryu, who retains the title of Chief Executive Officer while also returning to the parent company in Japan to serve as an officer for Noritz Corp., based in Kobe, Japan. In the wake of these changes, Noritz America has announced two other key management promotions: • Sr. Marketing and Customer Care Manager Jason Fleming...

ORLANDO, FLA.—The NAFEM Show, an event held every two years to showcase the latest foodservice equipment innovations, including those innovations focused on energy and water conservation, is slated for February 9 to 11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. This year’s event will feature more than 500 exhibit booths and a WHAT’S HOT! WHAT’S COOL! product gallery (booth 1840). Featured in the gallery will be equipment in every category that provides major energy savings, holding equipment that can maintain temperatures for longer periods of time with lower energy use—or no utility hookup at all; ventilation systems that...

ROCK HILL, S.C.—HyLite LED Lighting, a division of ARVA, LLC, has introduced the new Lotus LED Line. The Lotus was designed with versatility in mind. The 180° adjustable mounting arm allows the Lotus Lamp to install in multiple positions and at different lengths for use in a wide variety of applications including Recessed Cans, Canopy Lights, Parking Garage Fixtures, Parking Lot Lights, Flood/Spot Lights, High Ceilings, and High/Low Bays. The LED Lotus is available in sizes ranging from 20W to 100W to replace anything up to 400W Metal Halide & High Pressure Sodium Lamps with up to 80 percent energy...