It is quite astounding how many hotels are doing it and how much water and energy they are saving. What I am referring to is recycling laundry water using a system from AquaRecyle. I have been familiar with AquaRecycle for quite a few years and picked up some material about it at The Clean Show in Orlando in late August. In 2024, Marriott International properties recycled 2 billion gallons of laundry water using AquaRecycle. Hilton Worldwide: 897 million gallons. Parks Hotels: 515 million gallons. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts: 496 million gallons. The list goes on and is very long. You can...

DAVIDSON, N.C.—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced a new portfolio of commercial HVAC solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of the built environment, including new electrification of heat technologies, advanced offerings for data centers, and redesigned solutions that help enhance overall building performance and serviceability, reinforcing Trane’s commitment to industry-leading innovation. “Trane is dedicated to pioneering solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but also anticipate the needs of tomorrow,” said Oakley Roberts, Vice President of Product Management, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies. “Our innovations span the needs of the built environment, from providing the resilient, high-performance cooling...

NATIONAL REPORT—Your lodging property might have a hidden energy thief that’s hurting your sustainability goals: your air ducts. Problems like leaks, poor insulation, or blockages can prevent air ducts from functioning as efficiently as they should. And the harder your HVAC system has to work to compensate, the more energy it consumes—increasing your carbon footprint as a result. When air duct issues arise, many people notice higher energy bills but struggle to pinpoint the cause. This problem can persist for a long time. But when you’re familiar with the most common air duct problems that waste energy, how to spot...

LEBANON, TENN.—Lochinvar, an industry leader in high efficiency boilers and water heaters, announces the addition of the 208V model to the Veritus Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater family. This model furthers accessibility to critically important heat pump water heating (HPWH) technology. The Veritus HPWH raises the bar on energy efficiency and simplifies installation and operation, serving as a sustainable alternative for installations seeking to reduce their environmental impact. The 208V model will provide energy savings and reliable domestic hot water for a wide variety of commercial applications, including multifamily builds, retrofits in older facilities and more. “Since launching the original...

NATIONAL REPORT—Cold-storage rooms may look like simple metal boxes, but their performance is governed by what lies between the inner and outer walls. Insulation determines how efficient the refrigeration is, how much energy is consumed, how long it resists moisture and corrosion, and, ultimately, how reliably it protects food or pharmaceuticals. As energy codes tighten and operating margins shrink, cold storage manufacturers are rethinking everything from the materials they use to the systems that shape them. The industry is moving toward three central priorities: higher performing insulation, precision driven automation, and more sustainable manufacturing practices. Why Traditional Foam Falls Short For...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies announced two new developments: AI Control and ARIA, leveraging advanced technology to keep customers at the forefront of building optimization and energy management. “We’ve conducted hundreds of thousands of energy audits in commercial buildings and most operate about 30 percent inefficiently,” said Holly Paeper, President, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies. “Through our purpose-built AI solutions for thermal management systems, we can help building owners dramatically reduce energy waste, lower operating costs and enhance sustainability.” AI Control AI Control is a fully integrated, AI-powered solution that continuously analyzes building data—including occupancy, weather forecasts, and energy usage—and automatically adjusts HVAC operations for peak efficiency...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added RoomOne Solutions to the Recycling/PTACs section of its Green Product & Service Directory. RoomOne Solutions makes PTAC disposal easy. It safely recycles PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, it will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks. The RoomOne Solutions team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, it does the heavy lifting, so your...

RoomOne Solutions RoomOne Makes PTAC Disposal Easy RoomOne makes PTAC disposal easy. We safely recycle PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, we will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks. Our team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, we do the heavy lifting so your team doesn’t have to. Call (865) 326-6171. RoomOne Solutions » Email for Details »

SAN DIEGO—The Holiday Inn Express San Diego South—Chula Vista is a contemporary 3-star hotel with 88 spacious guestrooms across four floors. The property offers easy access to downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo, beaches, and the Convention Center—making it a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers. Amenities include a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, business facilities, and free parking. Competing in one of the nation’s most demanding hospitality markets, the hotel is constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency and service. To meet these challenges, General Manager Victor M. Carrera recently introduced...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The HVAC industry stands at a critical juncture, facing substantial regulatory pressures aimed at reducing its environmental impact through the phased elimination of high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. Driven by international agreements and local environmental guidelines, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers are swiftly transitioning towards more sustainable alternatives. This shift is fundamentally reshaping compressor technologies, retrofitting procedures, and lifecycle management strategies for HVAC systems. Globally, regulatory bodies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the European Union’s F-Gas Regulation, and international environmental protocols, such as the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, mandate a significant reduction in refrigerants...