DANVERS, MASS.—Osram Sylvania is offering a full portfolio of Sylvania ULTRA 25 LED lamps that offer energy and cost savings and a 2500K color temperature. The ULTRA 25 LED portfolio includes lamp types most often found in ambient, accent and decorative luminaires in hospitality settings such as B10, B13, BR40, PAR20, PAR30 and MR16 lamps.These energy efficient replacements for traditional incandescent and halogen lamps offer up to 86 percent energy savings, are phase-cut dimmable down to 10 percent and have a rated lamp life of up to 25,000 hours.Of particular note is the first to market Sylvania ULTRA B13...

AVALON, N.J.—Concord Suites is officially a TripAdvisor GreenLeader after demonstrating ongoing green initiatives. The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Program recognizes hotels that are committed to green practices such as alternative energy, water efficiency and recycling.  GreenLeaders make a large, positive impact on the environment around them through their efforts to go green.Concord Suites has not stopped looking for ways to reduce its environmental footprint. Last year, the hotel installed a 434-panel solar array on its rooftop which now harnesses the sun’s energy and provides the Concord with 60 percent of its overall energy usage.The Concord Suites has added energy-efficient light fixtures...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The green team at Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco Washington, D.C. has had a lot to smile about lately. The hotel was presented with the Technology Innovation, Medium Property award earlier this summer by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. That honor followed last year’s Mayor’s Sustainability Award. More importantly, in the last two years the hotel has completed a long list of projects—$2.4 million worth—that have resulted in a drop of 48 percent in utility costs, 24 percent reduction in energy use, 31 percent reduction in energy rates, and 32 percent drop in water consumption.Getting to its current operating...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Electric utilities continue upgrading their customers’ analog electric meters with digital “smart” meters, according to a new IEE report, Utility-Scale Smart Meter Deployments. “Smart meters enable two-way power and information flows between the utility and the customer,” said IEE executive director Lisa Wood. “Electric utilities are using the real-time information provided by smart meters and other investments in the digital grid to improve the efficiency and reliability of the electric system.”IEE, an Institute of The Edison Foundation focused on innovation and efficiency in electricity, found that smart meters were installed in more than 45 million (or nearly 40...

ATLANTA—ASHRAE announced its next High Performance Buildings Conference will take place April 7 to 8, 2014, at Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco. Building upon the 2012 High Performance Buildings Conference and 2009 Net-Zero Energy Conference, the conference seeks to advance the industry’s efforts to accomplish a true high-performance built environment. “The 2014 HPB Conference provides a unique opportunity for dialog among attendees to facilitate understanding of current indoor environmental quality and energy saving efforts and to share best practices for achieving high-performance buildings,” Kent Peterson, conference chair, said. The conference topics provide a comprehensive overview of high performance building...

ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc., a leader in energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, announced the launch of its new LSXR Fixture-Mount Sensor from Sensor Switch. This sensor offers up to four interchangeable lenses and an integrated, adjustable mounting bracket, making it ideal for both high-mount and low-mount lighting control applications.“The LSXR sensor is an innovative solution for many of our customers’ most common applications,” said Ben Hahn, Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President and Value Stream Leader for Sensor Switch. “Due to its built-in versatility and flexibility, the LSXR sensor offers optimal performance for varying mounting heights and fixture types.  So, whether...

SUNRISE, FLA.—Advantix Systems, a manufacturer of energy efficient air-conditioning technology, announced that it has been selected as a 2014 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. The award recognizes companies on the cutting edge of innovation with potential to transform the future of business and society.  The final selection of Advantix Systems and 35 other winners in three categories—including Energy and Environment, Life Sciences/Health, and Information Technologies, Telecommunications & New Media—was made by a selection committee comprised of top technology and innovation experts, academics and venture capitalists.Advantix is being recognized by the World Economic Forum for developing its breakthrough,...

DANBURY, CONN.—FuelCell Energy, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean and efficient fuel cell power plants, announced a co-marketing agreement with NRG Energy for the marketing and sales of FuelCell Energy power plants. NRG will market the power plants to its customer base, offering a financing option utilizing a power purchase agreement whereby NRG will purchase and own the power plant and sell the ultra-clean electricity and high quality heat to the end-user or the customer can purchase the power plant. The agreement also includes the option of NRG Energy purchasing and owning...

CHICAGO—The Drake Hotel’s landmark rooftop neon sign will be replaced with environmentally friendly Sloan LED lighting with the help of Olympic Signs of Lombard (Ill.). Licensed by the EPA, Olympic Signs will dispose of the antiquated neon piping that used to adorn the 20-foot “The Drake” sign. Thus, neon’s 70-year run illuminating Lake Shore Drive officially ends.The new and improved sign will be the first of its kind. Olympic Signs president Robert Whitehead, whose company is known for green energy, has led his team in the production of a new mold, a new source of energy and a new...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics introduces PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 EarthBulb LED floodlights which offer more than 80 percent savings compared to standard floodlights. EarthTronics dimming technology provides smooth dimming to less than 5 percent on standard controls. EarthBulb LED PAR lamps are ideal for use in display lighting, track lighting and recessed lighting applications for hospitality, restaurant, long-term care and retail locations.EarthBulb LED PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 floodlights provide 300, 750, and 1000 lumens respectively and replace 50 watt, 75 watt and 90 watt incandescent floodlights. EarthBulb LED PAR lamps are designed with the same form factor as the PAR lamps...