IRVINE, CALIF.—With more than 50 years of innovation and linear lighting leadership, Tivoli Lighting introduces its Magic Linear Bar offering more than one million color options for architectural lighting for building facades, bridges, and media display applications. Available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-foot units, Magic Linear Bar provides high-color resolution with three (3) pixels per foot, delivering 44 frames per second. The linear fixture delivers dynamic resolution control ranging from the entire fixture length down to 4” segments with red, green, blue and white (4000K) LED channels. The fixture can be precisely synchronized with a standard DMX-12/Artnet system and ESD...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with Skanska for a new 210-room hotel in downtown Sundsvall. The new hotel, which will be attractively located in the city’s harbor area, will be built of wood, giving it a very high environmental standard. The hotel is expected to open during 2024. The hotel will be called Scandic Sundsvall Central. The hotel, which will be ideally located next to Sundsvall’s harbor and railway station, will have 210 rooms and a cozy restaurant and bar area on the ground floor. One floor up, guests will be able to enjoy the hotel’s...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics has introduced a new generation of dimmable Linear LED High Bays to their product lineup. The low-profile fixture offers superior light output in a compact, lightweight body that delivers all the longevity, premium performance, reliability, and energy efficiency of LED lighting technology. The Title 24 compliant LHB002 has an integrated dimmer that dims and shuts off the luminaire, while its microwave motion sensors activate it upon movement detection. Available options include luminaires for externally controlled 0-10V dimmers, lux detecting luminaires and DALI interface lighting systems. The Linear High Bay replaces old-technology metal halide and high-pressure sodium bay lights in...

NATIONAL REPORT—Canned gel chafing fuel remains the primary heating choice for upwards of 90 percent of the hospitality industry for chafing dishes and other similar food and beverage containers according to industry experts. That is bad news for the environment and hotel owners, however, when one considers canned fuel’s inefficiency, its cost, its many hazards while in use, and its carbon and other negative impacts throughout the supply chain. In fact, says David Moreland, Chief Bottle Washer for Smart Buffet Ware, when you burn canned fuel, 78 percent of the fuel is heating the atmosphere—not what is intended to...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Evolution Energy Partners (EEP) to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Consultants/Energy Management” category. Evolution is a full-service energy management, engineering, and consulting firm offering best-in-class sustainability, energy efficiency, procurement, and analytical solutions. The company’s mission is to advise, design, procure, and build solutions that provide measured value to its client’s sustainable footprint. Evolution does this through effective energy management and increased efficiency while maximizing savings to the organization. Evolution’s customers enjoy a positive impact on the bottom line by leveraging a comprehensive suite of services that mitigate risk, enhance stakeholder/asset value, and...

SEATTLE—SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 40 years, showcased its expanded ECO-POWR offering at CES 2022, the world’s premier consumer electronics show. Unlike other competitors on the market, the new G260 is the only rower that has a built-in patented microinverter allowing users to generate electricity and offset their carbon footprint while enjoying a high-intensity workout. Other exclusive features include: Fingertip controls integrated within the handlebar allow users to effortlessly adjust resistance levels on-the-fly, allowing for greater training variability and control; The electromagnetic braking system mimics the real-world feeling of rowing on the water; Biomechanically focused...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting’s 120V Bravo FROST LED Linear fixture now features Selectable CCT, allowing the end-user to change the color temperature from a warm 3000K to a cooler 3500K or 4000K, depending on the venue. With tunable technology, end-users can modify the “lighting landscape,” offering more variety and control in a residential or commercial setting. Nora’s low profile Bravo Frost fixture is less than 1” in depth and is designed for use under cabinets, within shelves and displays, or in architectural coves. Delivering 850 lumens per foot in various lengths from 12” to 32”, Bravo FROST has a sleek white...

LAS VEGAS—Dunamis Clean Energy Partners (DCEP) a woman-owned MBE certified, full-service leader in the commercial and industrial cleaning, lighting, and electric vehicle charging industries recently participated in the 54th Consumer Electronics Show (CES). DCEP exhibited the Dumanis Charge, the first African-American owned electric vehicle charger as well as their suite of energy-efficient products. “It is critically important for companies like Dunamis to be invited to attend events such as this and to have the opportunity to network, learn and showcase with other industry leaders, in part, because we’re positioned to bridge the benefits of sustainable technology to the underserved communities...

KOHLER, WIS.—Kohler Co. continues its focus on providing power resiliency solutions by expanding its clean energy management offering with the acquisition of Heila Technologies. Heila will become part of Kohler’s Power Group—a global leader in engines, power generation and clean energy. Heila Technologies was founded in 2015 as an MIT-born company in Somerville, Mass. and is dedicated to simplifying the integration and operation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids. In its short history, Heila has successfully combined theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience to transform the energy industry from the ground up using DERs such as batteries, fuel cells, and...

The uncertainty of today’s world is forcing businesses to adapt and reposition themselves so that they can make it through these challenging times. With so many unknowns, let us not lose sight of opportunity. Finding savings is critical, especially for organizations that have felt the financial impact of COVID-19. With state’s enforcing “stay at home” orders, hotels across the nation are experiencing low occupancy. Hotel owners and managers should be evaluating their current operations to find ways to eliminate excess energy use. Below are some cost-saving recommendations that can reduce your operating costs without using any capital. Guestroom “Smart” Thermostats:...