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Everyone has felt the sting of rising energy costs recently. Savvy hoteliers have implemented plans to address these increases. It could be a simple operational change or a complex capital investment. Green Lodging News covers the latest news and trends pertaining to energy management. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Energy Management

Home Energy Management
Everyone has felt the sting of rising energy costs recently. Savvy hoteliers have implemented plans to address these increases. It could be a simple operational change or a complex capital investment. Green Lodging News covers the latest news and trends pertaining to energy management. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Sophia Lykke Blends Her Talents to Keep Club Med’s Happy to Care Program on Track

Names: Sophia Lykke Title: Public Relations & CSR Manager Company: Club Med North America & Caribbean Years in Current Position: 7 months Years with Club Med: Almost 7 years Primary Responsibility: “For me, every week is different, depending on the project. Last week I was in the Dominican Republic looking at possible partnerships. On days working in Miami, I am fortunate to work with all our teams. There is not a typical day, but I am never working alone. I coordinate the collaborations between our teams internally.” Organization’s most significant accomplishment in global corporate responsibility: “There are many things we can cite but our company...

LEDtronics Adds to Intermediate Based LED Bulb Collection

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics announced new additions to its offering of intermediate based LED bulbs that fit in enclosed fixtures, with low voltage, 160-degree spherical illumination, low power consumption and high lumen intensity. The B605SM series is available either as a 14VAC/VDC bulb that replaces incandescent lamps 67, 89, 97, 98, 1095, 1155 and 5008, or as a 28VAC/VDC bulb that replaces incandescents 71, 303, 623 and 1251. Their compact design allows for quick installation in enclosed fixtures and tight spaces—a perfect fit in applications such as machine status or gaming candle indicators, indicator lights for instrumentation, panel mount pilot lights, accent...

Capstone Inverters Receive Certification for California Rule 21

VAN NUYS, CALIF.—Capstone Green Energy Corporation, a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, announced that their C65 and C200 inverters have received certification for California Rule 21 tariff requirements. The certification builds upon Capstone’s previous successes with UL1741 SA and prepares inverters for meeting the new UL1741 Supplement B. “Our Capstone engineering team works continuously to stay ahead of the growing number of new global grid interconnect requirements and standards,” stated Darren Jamison, President and CEO of Capstone. “Country specific standards continue to evolve, and while they are starting to adopt...

ENERGY MANAGEMENT/GUESTROOM

Axxess Industries THE trusted Guest Service System & Smart Room Controls Specialist Hotel Owners and Operators are looking for a variety of ways to reduce the cost of running their hotels and attracting more guests. Axxess Industries manufactures a comprehensive assortment of elegant, practical, tech-savvy products for the Smart Automation and Control of Hotels. Our guestroom control systems combine to save energy and staff costs while wowing guests with comfort and convenience. Our electronic Do Not Disturb systems guarantee guest privacy while making staff more efficient. All systems and room number signs are highly customizable and made in Canada. Think Smart...

Buffalo-Based Delaware North’s GreenPath Built on Continuous Improvement

BUFFALO, N.Y.—With much of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, Buffalo, N.Y.-based Delaware North is continuing to build on its long-standing commitment to grow GreenPath, the company’s robust stewardship platform that has been in place since the 1990s. The key branches of GreenPath include environmental management, community involvement, facilities & asset protection, healthy living, and interpretation and education. “Delaware North’s GreenPath program is very much at the heart of our company’s culture,” says Debbie Friedel, Corporate Director of Sustainability for Delaware North. “It remains a driving force thanks to our leaders and caring associates who put ideas into action.” For its...

Whirlpool Commits to Low-Carbon Future with U.S. Department of Energy

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Whirlpool Corp. for committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies. As a collaborator with DOE’s Better Climate Challenge, Whirlpool Corp. is one of more than 80 organizations across the U.S. economy that are stepping up to the Challenge and driving real-world action toward a low-carbon future. “Better Climate Challenge partners like Whirlpool are committing to decarbonize across its portfolio of buildings, plants, and fleets and share effective strategies to transition our...

Legacy Vacation Resorts Tackles Greenwashing in Tourism with New Campaign

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—Florida-based Legacy Vacation Resorts is on a mission to lift the veil on greenwashing throughout the tourism industry and help travelers make informed decisions about the places they stay. The Certified B Corp has launched an anti-greenwashing campaign to showcase the importance of transparency and the responsibility of hospitality businesses to be truthful with their guests when it comes to how they benefit people and the planet. The debut comes in tandem with recent news from around the world where select countries and lawmakers are introducing policy that would require proof and other methods of verification against any claims...

ChargePoint Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies

CAMPBELL, CALIF.—ChargePoint Holdings, Inc., a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022, ranking third among companies in North America. Fast Company recognizes ChargePoint for its leadership in enabling global electrification, from passenger vehicles to fleets, with a network of more than 174,000 active charging ports, bringing charging to more people and places than ever before. This is ChargePoint’s second time receiving the recognition from Fast Company, having previously been ranked fifth among transportation companies. “We are honored to be recognized alongside so many companies pushing the limits...

FRG Tankless Rack System Offers ‘Plug-and-Play’ Setup

COMSTOCK PARK, MICH.—Facilities Resource Group, LLC (FRG), a leading provider of single-source, turnkey commercial domestic hot water solutions, recently unveiled the TTS Synergy Series to help engineers, contractors and commercial facility owner-managers streamline and accelerate the process of changing out a centralized water heating system. The result is a powerful, high-performance, tankless rack solution with a turndown ratio of 66:1 that will provide more than 1,600 gallons of hot water per hour yet is compact enough to fit through a standard mechanical room doorway. Most importantly, TTS systems are pre-engineered and prefabricated to install quickly and without complications, minimizing costly...

EarthTronics Introduces New IP65 Vapor Tight LED Series

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its new IP65 wet location rated Color and Wattage Selectable Vapor Tight LED Series. With its multiple color and wattages options, the new series is ideal for commercial and industrial lighting applications, including food processing areas, parking garages, cold storage, walkways, stairwells, under canopy, outdoor retail, and other wet, dusty, and dirty environments. Available in 48-inch and 96-inch-long fixtures, the new Vapor Tight LEDs offer the choice of three temperatures (3500K, 4000K and 5000K). Both the light color temperature and the...