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 from food and beverages to vaccines and raw materials. A single breakdown can mean thousands of dollars in lost product, extended interruptions to business, and in some cases, a breakdown of supply chains that communities rely on for survival. As hurricanes become more frequent in the Southeast, seismic activity challenges facilities in the West, and snowstorms weigh heavily on the North, disaster-resilient cold storage has become a cornerstone of business continuity planning. Unlike temporary refrigerated trailers...

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 World and North American Indices and the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 list. The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices are among the longest-running global benchmarks for corporate sustainability performance. Trane Technologies has been named to the World Index for five consecutive years and to the North America Index for 15 consecutive years. The Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 list, compiled in collaboration with market research company Statista, recognizes European companies that have made meaningful progress in reducing emissions...

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 Water Heater. Joining A. O. Smith’s Adapt family of high-efficiency tankless water heaters, the Adapt commercial model is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of high-volume hot water applications. At the heart of the Adapt commercial unit is A. O. Smith’s patented heavy-duty single stainless steel helical heat exchanger. Designed based on A. O. Smith’s flagship Cyclone commercial water heating line, this innovative helical construction enhances thermal efficiency and corrosion resistance. Its helical design requires fewer...

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 a world increasingly defined by open spaces, sleek architecture, and smart technologies, heating systems must evolve to meet complex demands without disrupting the visual and functional flow of a space. Over the course of the past several decades in the heating industry, professionals have witnessed firsthand the shifts in priorities among architects, designers, and building managers. Heating is no longer a secondary consideration—it has become central to how people experience space. Striking the right balance between...

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 benchmark for performance, efficiency, and rapid delivery. Designed for hospitality businesses that demand rapid solutions without sacrificing performance, this walk-in is engineered to keep hotel, resort, restaurant, and event venue operations running smoothly by delivering quotes in just 24 hours and offering the fastest lead times in the industry with minimal downtime and seamless installation. Built with 4-inch-thick AK-XPS insulation, the AK Series 3 achieves R-29 for coolers and R-32 for freezers, providing superior energy efficiency...

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 way back to July 2006 when Green Lodging News was launched. I recently heard from Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia and would like to share a bit about their unique efforts. The property, housed in the historic Art Deco Architects Building, is LEED Gold certified, reflecting a globally recognized standard for sustainability achievement. The hotel integrates eco-conscious practices across its 230 guestrooms, public spaces, and event facilities, including: Energy efficiency: All guestroom, corridor, and public space lighting uses LED bulbs....

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 long-term structural integrity at the access points of the walk-in envelope. By matching door type to application, traffic profile, and environmental conditions, the portfolio helps operators and specifiers treat door selection as a performance decision rather than a standard component. Flush swing doors remain the preferred and most widely used solution for standard walk-in cooler and freezer applications. Integrated directly into the panel wall system, they maintain a clean, flush profile while delivering reliable thermal sealing...

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 Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH), made in partnership with Panasonic. The Voltex X unit will be joining A. O. Smith’s Voltex family of high efficiency, sustainable products. The Voltex X is a highly versatile member of A. O. Smith’s heat pump lineup. It is a split system design jointly developed by Panasonic and A. O. Smith, leveraging both companies’ core competencies. With the ability to be installed in locations that reach temperatures as low as 25°F,...

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 Regent commercial tankless water heater. Designed to deliver ultra-high efficiency and dependable operation, Regent units meet the evolving demands of commercial water heating systems. Built to handle dynamic heating loads, Regent tankless is available in three models ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 BTU/hr. Each unit achieves a thermal efficiency of up to 97 percent and features a turndown ratio of up to 25:1. This modulation range enables the Regent water heater to adapt seamlessly to...

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 one system that still surprisingly gets far less attention than it deserves. Often overlooked, yet one of the most influential systems affecting guest comfort, wellness, and energy performance is the in-room HVAC system. For most hotel guests, the room is where sustainability becomes personal. It’s where they sleep, breathe, and recover. And no matter how much lobbies and public spaces showcase a property’s green credentials, guests will remember (and will comment on) if the room is...