PINECREST, FLA.—Green-Energy-Products.com, LLC, a small business that offers energy efficient products and services to consumers, has been accepted into the Energy Star program because of G-E-P’s commitment to improving energy efficiency in the United States and across the world. The Energy Star program is a joint program of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Energy Star program was developed to help promote energy efficiency to the public, help protect the environment and lower energy costs for consumers. The DOE and EPA have made G-E-P a valued member of the Energy Star program, in part,...

DALLAS—The LEED Gold pursuing NYLO Dallas South Side hotel, a five-story, 76-room property, opened late this past summer and joins NYLO’s collection of three other eco-friendly hotels—two in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The new urban-loft boutique NYLO is the result of the conversion of the 101-year-old Dallas Coffin Co. Building. During the conversion, every possible part of the original building was incorporated into the hotel. For example, the hotel’s guestrooms feature original concrete floors and exposed ceilings. Celebrating the vibrant local arts community, original artworks from local artists are showcased throughout the property, complementing the hotel’s chic interior...

RIPON, WIS.—IPSO, a provider of commercial laundry equipment, announced that it has upgraded its on-premises tumble dryers with advanced technologies to help increase throughput. IPSO’s single pocket axial tumblers in 25-, 30-, 35- and 55-pound capacities have been improved to include reverse drying capabilities, and its stack tumble dryers are now available with Over-dry Prevention Technology (OPT). “We’re committed to providing our on-premises customers with the latest technologies,” said Dave Phillips, North American sales manager for IPSO. “The upgrades to our tumblers will save laundry managers time and money. These machines are reliable and durable, and provide the results demanded...

CHICAGO—The DoubleTree Alsip, Hilton Lisle/Naperville and Hilton Northbrook have implemented lighting efficiency and conservation measures to collectively reduce energy use by more than 35 percent annually, supporting Hilton Worldwide LightstayM sustainability goals. The efficiency upgrades were implemented as part of an electricity supply contract with Constellation through its Efficiency Made Easy product. Efficiency Made Easy allows Constellation business customers to implement energy efficiency upgrades at their facilities with no up-front capital expenditure. Constellation funds and installs the upgrades as part of a short-term energy supply contract with the customer. In most cases, customers realize an immediate savings on energy costs...

WARMINSTER, PA.—Therm-Omega-Tech, a maker of self-actuating temperature control valves, announced the launch of its new Circuit Solver valve for domestic hot water systems. The company extensively researched the problem of hot water not being rapidly delivered to all parts of a building and utilized its self-actuating temperature control valve technology to solve it. “We are thrilled to announce Circuit Solver after hearing what trouble it can be to get hot water instantly to all parts of many buildings,” said James Logue Jr., president and CEO of Therm-Omega-Tech. “We have been developing valves to control the temperature and flow of water...

BOWLING GREEN, OHIO—System Associates Inc. has teamed with Control Green to monitor guestroom equipment and dispatch staff long before issues become a guest complaint. The joint technology is equipping hotel engineers with much needed business intelligence to enhance the overall guest experience and provide for tighter energy monitoring and financial control.Control Green is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that provides Web-based monitoring and reporting on energy consumption and equipment status in guestrooms. By integrating this solution with SAI’s SynergyMMS Web-based maintenance management system, hotels have better control over all guestroom touch points, thereby increasing guest comfort and...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—ZENO Controls LLC, developer of the ZENO wireless gateway and universal controller, has acquired Verve Living Systems, developer of energy-efficient guestroom control products for hotels. Verve was the recipient of the “Editor’s Choice Award for Best Green Technology Product” during the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show for its self-powered wireless Keycard Switch. Through this acquisition, ZENO becomes the only energy management and in-room controls provider to support both EnOcean and ZigBee technologies.The Verve product line includes 27 products, ranging from switches and sensors to thermostats, occupancy sensors, HVAC, lighting and load control. These components work together to...

TAMPA, FLA.—LEDnovation, a developer of LED replacement lamps, introduced its Warm Dimming LED BR30 replacement lamp. As background, incandescent and halogen lamps turn warmer in color temperature when dimmed. LEDnovation’s EnhanceLite LED-BR30-65-1-27D-IF breaks new ground in the LED lighting industry with its highly accurate representation of true incandescent and halogen dimming. With a unique digital dimming control, trichromatic color solution and customized dimming profile algorithms, the lamp, when dimmed, follows the black body planckian locus with a high degree of fidelity.The lamps are ideal in a variety of applications that require warm lighting, such as track lighting, recessed ceiling...

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.—Outdoors-oriented travelers headed to the Chattanooga area for rock climbing, bicycling, kayaking and other activities can now stay in a hostel that is officially among the world’s greenest. Opened in June 2011, The Crash Pad just recently earned its LEED Platinum designation. According to the hostel’s owners, Max Poppel and Dan Rose, The Crash Pad is the only hostel on the planet to earn LEED Platinum. Only three other lodging establishments in the United States have earned LEED Platinum through the U.S. Green Building Council.Located on one acre in downtown Chattanooga, The Crash Pad sits on a site...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented its 12th annual Green Power Leadership Awards to 24 Green Power Partners and three suppliers for their achievements in advancing the nation’s renewable electricity market. For most municipalities, electricity usage is the single-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. By using green power, communities and businesses can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create local jobs, and improve public health.In the Green Power Partner of the Year category, Hilton Worldwide was chosen along with the City of Austin, Texas, Microsoft Corp., and the University of Oklahoma.“Our 2012 Green Power Leadership Award winners have...