MILWAUKEE, WIS.—John M. Srouji is the new Chief Sales and Operating Officer for Telkonet Inc., a U.S.-listed company that offers energy management solutions to the occupancy-based building controls market. Telkonet has historically served the Hospitality, MDU, and Military Housing segments, with more than 7,000 properties installed worldwide. Srouji will be responsible for the overall productivity and effectiveness of the sales and operations of the company. COO responsibilities include leading and overseeing business operations to meet orders and revenue growth targets; and driving customer excellence to ensure Telkonet continues to serve existing customers and effectively onboards new customers. Srouji will be...

LAS VEGAS—Earlier this year, Sands released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which included plans for its corporate responsibility program for the next five years and three new ambitions the company is targeting to achieve by 2025. Under the Planet pillar, Sands aims to achieve its science-based target of a 17.5 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2025. Sands’ goal to achieve this reduction in carbon emissions aligns with the company’s low-carbon transition strategy and reflects one of the five key environmental issues Sands has prioritized to reduce its impact. Sands’ multi-faceted low-carbon strategy focuses on addressing energy efficiency, renewable...

NEW CASTLE, PA.—Berner International, New Castle, Pa., North America’s leading air curtain manufacturer and innovator, was recognized for its Architectural Contour air curtain product design for hotel applications in the 2022 Dealer Design Awards (DDA) Program, sponsored by trade publication, The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News (ACHR News) magazine. The Contour Series, the newest member of Berner International’s growing Architectural Collection, won the silver award July 16 for excellence in design in “HVAC Light Commercial Equipment,” one of the DDA’s 13 categories with more than 130 entries. The DDA’s 30-judge panel of contractors/engineers were impressed with the air curtain’s geometric...

SAN DIEGO—Sycuan Casino Resort announced the addition of low-carbon technologies at its casino location in San Diego. The project includes 40 Level 2 chargers, 5 DC fast chargers (DCFC), and a 250-kilowatt (kW)/560 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in progress. This project supports California’s goals of achieving five million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2030 and 250,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2025. Additionally, a project of this size is estimated to deliver approximately 490,000 electric miles, which is equivalent to saving 22,000 gallons of gas each year and thereby avoiding 431,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually. This project is just another step the organization...

ATLANTA—ASHRAE issued a position document on building decarbonization and its role in mitigating the negative carbon impact of buildings on the environment. ASHRAE Position Document on Building Decarbonization presents the Society’s positions and recommendations for achieving a reduction in emissions through the renovation of existing building stock and improvements to new building designs. “Building decarbonization encompasses a building’s entire life cycle, including building design, construction, operation, occupancy and end of life,” said 2022-23 ASHRAE President Farooq Mehboob, Fellow ASHRAE. “ASHRAE is leading the charge in accelerating the mitigation of carbon resulting from energy use in the built environment by providing this roadmap to further our...

MADRID, SPAIN—Palladium Hotel Group continues to reinforce its firm commitment to sustainability with a structured approach to three fundamental areas: the environment, the circular economy and the social sphere. The hotel group, which is present in six countries around the world, has announced new advances in all its hotels globally, including: advocating renewable energies, the reduction of plastics, and a focus on working and supporting local producers. Responsible Use of Energy Regarding energy management, Palladium Hotel Group has been committed to the responsible use of resources and the reduction of its environmental impact. In Spain, 100 percent of the energy consumed in all...

NEW YORK—Inc. revealed that WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, is No. 1,473 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. “We are honored to be part of such a prestigious list, which is a recognition of the value WINT’s water...

NEW ORLEANS—The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has earned two major awards from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for major and impactful initiatives aimed at reducing the facility’s environmental footprint. The Environmental Leadership Program Awards, given to the Center in the Community Environmental Outreach category, as well as the Energy and Water Pollution Reduction category, recognize outstanding activities and projects that demonstrate environmental leadership and the pursuit of a cleaner, safer environment. New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center representatives were recognized for their efforts at the Environmental Leadership Program Awards earlier this year in Baton Rouge. To be considered for...

DENVER—Solar America, the leading solar and alternative energy company, has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing companies with a ranking of Number 588 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 2022 rankings. The coveted award for Solar America, America's leading provider of solar, smart home, and security solutions, is the result of the company’s impressive and continued revenue growth during the past three years. The award recognizes Solar America’s outstanding growth and success at a time when the U.S. solar industry saw record solar and energy storage demand in 2021 despite concerns over supply chain interruptions and tariff investigations. As a result, Solar America has...

NATIONAL REPORT—Tourism is responsible for 5 percent of global CO2 emissions owing in no small part to the significant energy use and water consumption of hotel services. The exponential growth of the sector and its level of consumption require an urgent response to lead it to a more sustainable path. The establishment of greener bathrooms and ensuites is particularly vital since one single room bathroom can consume between almost 16,000 gallons and 53,000 gallons of water a year. Below are just a few strategies forward-thinking hotels and resorts are utilizing to lower their carbon footprint. Water Saving Basin Faucets & Toilets Sustainable basin faucets,...