ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—State Water Heaters, a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential water heaters, announces the launch of its newly updated website, www.statewaterheaters.com. The fully redesigned website offers an immersive and user-friendly experience focused on meeting the diverse needs of today’s trade professionals and homeowners. Key improvements to the website include a mobile-friendly, responsive design, an enhanced search functionality, and easy-to-use media library that houses product documents, images and videos. These upgrades provide users with a seamless browsing experience and quick and easy access to the information that is important to them. When researching new water heaters, consumers can quickly...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s inaugural ranking of the World’s Best Companies for Sustainable Growth. Developed in collaboration with market research company Statista, the list highlights companies that excel in sustainable growth and financial stability while minimizing their environmental footprint. “Being named to the inaugural list of the World’s Best Companies for Sustainable Growth is a tremendous honor,” said Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. “We are proud to foster a culture that prioritizes innovation for customers, value for shareholders, and the well-being of our employees and the environment. This recognition from...

NATIONAL REPORT—Given the immense climatic challenges we currently face and the growing consumer demand for more sustainable products and services, businesses in every sector are starting to take their environmental impact seriously. In hospitality, the situation is no different. Energy consumption in the industry is high, with cooling, lighting, heating, and ventilation responsible for up to 60 percent of a hotel’s CO2 emissions. Energy-intensive extras such as heated swimming pools, excessive water and plastic use, and food waste also contribute to the industry’s environmental impacts. Given these unavoidable energy requirements and resource needs, hotels must be smart about increasing energy efficiency and reducing their...

TORONTO—ecobee, a subsidiary of ​Generac Power Systems, announced the new ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite, available exclusively through Pro distribution channels. Designed with input from professionals, the ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite is easy to install, straightforward to use, durable and hardwired for enhanced reliability, eliminating the need for charging or a secondary power source. With the ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite, installation is seamless, allowing professionals to save valuable time and move on to their next job even faster. The ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite is compatible with most HVAC systems, including multi-stage systems with up to four-stage heating and two-stage cooling (4H/2C), radiant...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, was recently recognized for workplace excellence, uplifting culture and its commitment to sustainability by TIME, PEOPLE and Fortune. The company was named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for the second consecutive year, made its first appearance on PEOPLE’s Companies That Care list and achieved its highest ranking to date on Fortune’s list of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production, securing 5th position. “It’s an honor to be recognized by TIME, PEOPLE and Fortune for our commitment to creating a positive workplace, as well as our dedication to sustainability,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. “We are proud to...

HVAC systems have changed dramatically since their inception. The first furnaces were built in the 1700s and the room-sized cooling units of the early 1900s pale in comparison to the residential and commercial units used today. And now, HVAC technologies are poised to make another sizable leap by integrating artificial intelligence. AI will be integral to optimizing future heating and cooling systems by creating comfortable and sustainable living spaces while minimizing environmental impact and energy consumption. Models already in use by companies like KOVA can predict users’ heating and cooling needs and optimize output to save up to 30 percent...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s inaugural rankings of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. The list, published in collaboration with market research company Statista, celebrates companies that advance sustainable practices and promote corporate responsibility and social stewardship. “It’s a tremendous honor to be included on TIME’s inaugural list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies,” said Paul Camuti, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies. “Sustainability is at the center of our strategy and is integrated into every aspect of our business. The urgent need for climate action is clear and so...

Many of you use PTAC units to heat and cool guestrooms and other spaces in your hotel. When those PTACs have reached the “end of life,” what do you do with them? I recently spoke with Mylien Collins, Vice President of Digital Marketing at RoomOne Solutions, to get her company’s take on the lifecycle of the PTAC. RoomOne Solutions’ PTAC4Less takes used PTACs and renovates them for resale back into the hotel market—contributing to a more circular economy. Any PTACs that cannot be revitalized are scrapped. “Every single piece gets recycled properly,” Mylien told me. Any refrigerant that needs...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added new case studies to the Vendor Case Studies section of its website. The Commercial Green Solutions (CGS) case studies focus on projects completed in 2022/23 in Pennsylvania and Virginia, highlighting how hotel operators and owners are benefiting from utility programs. Westfield Marriott of Dulles wanted to better understand the condition of their mechanical systems and identify ways to improve energy efficiency. Partnering with CGS allowed the client to leverage Dominion Energy’s (utility paid) building tune up program and ASHRAE Level 1 energy audit. Projects ranged from PTAC cleaning to chiller tune-ups. The estimated...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Commercial Green Solutions to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Consultants/Energy Management” category. Commercial Green Solutions provides an innovative approach to energy efficiency by functioning as a utility program accelerator. Its goal is to reduce clients’ operational expenses, minimize carbon footprint and find creative ways to contribute to profitability and sustainability. The company’s solutions include utility program implementation, PTAC/PTHP services (cleanings and replacements), ASHRAE Level 1 audits, HVAC cleanings/tune-ups, smart thermostats and EMS, full lighting retrofits, water efficiency programs, energy procurement and more. Call (202) 257-1876, or e-mail KennyW@commercialgreensolutions.com for more details.