With up to 50 percent to 70 percent of a hotel’s energy bill attributed to heating and cooling (especially in limited-service hotels), there is no question that wise selection of equipment is important. Increasingly, hotel owners are turning to clean energy technology for heating and cooling. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Building Cold Storage for a More Sustainable Future
NATIONAL REPORT—For many organizations, walk-in refrigeration is essential infrastructure. Restaurants rely on it to protect inventory. Healthcare facilities depend on it for temperature sensitive...
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits NYC: What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure
NEW YORK—A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has sickened dozens of people since early July, hospitalized more than a dozen, and...
A. O. Smith Donates 30 Water Heaters to Shelter Equity
ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the donation of 30 ProLine Electric Water Heaters to Franklin,...
AmeriKooler Introduces the Resilience Series
HIALEAH, FLA.—AmeriKooler, a U.S.-based leader in commercial refrigeration, introduces the Resilience Series, a new platform of engineered walk-in systems designed for durability, adaptability, and performance...
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. to Acquire Intellihot
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Intellihot, Inc., a privately-held leader in privately held heater solutions...
Airzone & INTEREL Partner to Deliver Wireless Inverter HVAC Integration
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Airzone Control, provider of intelligent and innovative HVAC control solutions, and INTEREL, a leading provider of Energy Management Systems for the global hospitality industry, announced...
Highlights from What Will Be the World’s First Zero Carbon Certified Convention Center
As highlighted in my May 22 column and in the article just posted this past week, the Austin Convention Center is one of the...
The Austin Convention Center: One of the Most Sustainable Public Projects in Austin’s History
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is celebrating a milestone in the redevelopment and expansion project, known as UnconventionalATX, having officially entered the...
Disaster-Resistant Cold Storage: The New Standard for Business Continuity
NATIONAL REPORT—For many businesses, cold storage protection is as critical as power or shelter during a natural disaster. Walk-in coolers and freezers safeguard everything...
Trane Technologies Recognized for Sustainability Leadership
SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized for continued leadership in sustainability and climate innovation through inclusion on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class...
A. O. Smith Adds Commercial Premium Condensing Water Heater
ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating, water treatment and water management, announces the release of the Adapt Premium Condensing Commercial...
Balancing Aesthetics & Functionality in Modern Heating Solutions
NATIONAL REPORT—Modern heating is no longer a matter of simply delivering warmth; it’s about creating environments that blend comfort, efficiency, and aesthetic harmony. In...
Amerikooler Highlights AK Series 3 Quick Ship Walk-In
MIAMI—Amerikooler, a U.S. based leader in commercial refrigeration solutions, announces the launch of the AK Series 3 Quick Ship Walk-In, setting a new industry...
In Our News Blog Spotlight: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Search “Kimpton” on Green Lodging News—for Kimpton Hotels—and you will find a long list of articles highlighting the brand’s environmental efforts going all the...
Amerikooler Highlights Line of Engineered Door Systems
MIAMI, FLA.—Amerikooler, a U.S.-based leader in commercial refrigeration solutions, highlights its line of engineered door systems designed to improve energy efficiency, workflow, safety, and...
A. O. Smith Announces Voltex X Outdoor Split Heat Pump Water Heater
ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating, water treatment and water management, announces the release of the Voltex X Outdoor Split...
Lochinvar Launches Regent Commercial Tankless Water Heater
LEBANON, TENN.—Lochinvar, an industry leader in high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, announces its newest addition to its family of commercial water heating technology with...
The Invisible Elephant in the Room: Why Climate Control Systems Matter More Than We Think
Sustainability in hospitality has come a long way. Energy use, water savings, and green certifications are now standard parts of hotel development. But there’s...
Ariston Names Regional Sales Manager for Water Heating
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Ariston Group announced it has hired Ben Capra as Regional Sales Manager of water heating for the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.
Capra, a...
Trane Technologies Honored by Ethisphere and Just Capital
SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized for excellence in both ethical leadership and stakeholder engagement, earning designation as one of...
