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With thousands of announcements each year regarding new green products and services, it is important to have one “go to” news source. Green Lodging News includes product news and much more. Got news to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, Green Lodging News, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or contact him by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com. Articles posted in the Vendor News section are press releases submitted by vendors and/or their public relations representatives. They are occasionally written by the editor.

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With thousands of announcements each year regarding new green products and services, it is important to have one “go to” news source. Green Lodging News includes product news and much more. Got news to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, Green Lodging News, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or contact him by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com. Articles posted in the Vendor News section are press releases submitted by vendors and/or their public relations representatives. They are occasionally written by the editor.

Legrand Expands Suite of EV Charging Solutions

WEST HARTFORD, CONN.—Legrand’s latest product enhancement continues to fortify its EV Charger portfolio. Legrand continues to expand its suite of commercial EV charging solutions with their latest product upgrade: The Networked Level 2 EV Charger with One Year of AmpUp. The AmpUp software sets the commercial charger apart, providing yet another amenity for commercial facility managers, landlords, and business owners to offer to customers and guests. AmpUp simplifies the process of monitoring vehicle charging status, reserving EV charging stations, and accessing 24/7 customer support when needed. In tandem with recent launches like the Residential EV Charger Bracket and the Dual-Sided...

Ambius Celebrates 20 Wins at International Plantscape Awards

READING, PA.—Ambius, an industry leader in creating sensory-driven environments through biophilic design, announced its exceptional performance at the International Plantscape Awards, held during the TPIE (Tropical Plant International Expo). The company secured 17 design awards across various categories, including Living Wall, Freestanding Containers, Silk, Replica and Preserved, Holiday, and more. In addition to the design awards, Ambius earned three technician awards for its talent and horticultural service. The International Plantscape Awards recognize outstanding achievements in interior and exterior plantscaping, honoring companies that push the boundaries of creativity, sustainability, and functionality. The annual event brings together industry leaders and visionaries to...

Ameresco Partners with North Ayrshire Council to Advance Net-Zero Goals

FRAMINGHAM, MASS.—Ameresco, Inc., a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, announced the progression of two groundbreaking solar projects on former landfill sites in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The Nethermains and Shewalton solar farms, developed in partnership with Detra Solar, represent a significant milestone in North Ayrshire Council’s Sustainable North Ayrshire Strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. The two sites, with a combined DC capacity of 12.91 MW, will house 20,650 solar panels, generating approximately 13,177 MWh of clean energy annually—enough to power over 2,000 homes. These projects transform previously unusable land into a source of...

Streetleaf Launches Shine On Florida Initiative

TAMPA, FLA.—Streetleaf, a leader in solar-powered infrastructure, announces the launch of its Shine On Florida initiative, a bold commitment to strengthen Florida communities against the growing challenges of climate change and hurricanes. Shine on Florida is a call to action for Florida’s utility companies, local governments, home builders, municipalities, HOAs and residents to rethink current infrastructure choices, and make Florida a model for climate-resilient infrastructure for shaping a safer, brighter future for Floridians and their communities. Through a shared effort to implement resilient infrastructure like solar-powered streetlights, the Shine On Florida initiative is designed to keep neighborhoods safe, sustainable,...

ITW Brands to Showcase Product Innovations at NAFEM Show

GLENVIEW, ILL.—ITW Food Equipment Group announced it will attend The NAFEM Show 2025, February 26 to 28, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Attendees are invited to visit booth 2326 to see the latest kitchen equipment innovations from the group’s premier brands, including Hobart, Baxter, Traulsen, Vulcan and IBEX. Each piece of equipment has been designed to help restaurant and foodservice professionals address labor challenges and downtime, improve productivity and performance, and lower the total cost of ownership. Solutions to support sustainability and food safety are also a priority among available technologies and equipment to be showcased. The...

Cintas Releases Its Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainability Report

CINCINNATI—Cintas Corporation published its latest Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s sustainability ambitions in the Fiscal Year 2024, which ended May 31, 2024. “The future is bright at Cintas, where the core values of sustainability have been central since our inception,” said Todd Schneider, President and CEO of Cintas. “We continue to embrace our vision of ‘A Shared Drive for Better’ through operational improvements and efficiencies that positively impact our employee-partners, customers and shareholders for years to come.” Fiscal Year 2024 sustainability highlights include: Achieved the lowest safety incident rate (TRIR) in the company’s history of 1.35. Employee-partners in the U.S. with...

RSA Room Service Amenities Partners with St Johns Fragrance Company

MORGANVILLE, N.J.—RSA Room Service Amenities announces a new partnership with St Johns Fragrance Company, launching an exclusive collection of hotel personal care amenities that features the St John’s Madras fragrance. This collaboration seeks to elevate the guest experience in hotels while paying homage to the rich history of St Johns, a brand that became a household name in the 1960s and ‘70s, thanks to its innovative ad campaigns and timeless products inspired by tropical origins. The new collection includes a range of thoughtfully crafted personal care items, ensuring that every guest enjoys a luxurious and memorable stay. Available in elegant...

A. O. Smith Honored with Two 2024 Chicago Athenaeum Awards

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, was recognized for excellence in the Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN Awards, which honors the yearly achievements of the best world manufacturers and industrial and graphic designers for their pursuit of extraordinary design excellence. The Adapt Premium Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater with X3 Scale Prevention Technology and the Voltex 120V Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) both won in the Building and Architectural awards category. The Chicago Athenaeum Museum received a record number of submissions for this year’s contest, with submissions from the world’s leading manufacturers...

The Mitchell Group Adds Two New Sta-Kleen Silicone Patterns

NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, is expanding its Sta-Kleen Silicone portfolio with two unique new offerings: Spark and Sparky. Both are from Mitchell’s revolutionary Sta-Kleen and are made from 100 percent silicone with a 100 percent polyester double-knit backing. Spark is a next-generation product that combines advanced Sta-Kleen performance with sleek, modern design to offer users durability and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for commercial use, Spark is a solid pattern with a compact, non-directional linear emboss that will show well on any application, from chairs to headboards. Spark is available in...

ChargePoint Leads Fights Against Industry-Wide EV Charger Cable Theft

CAMPBELL, CALIF.—ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), announced two innovative new solutions to combat charger vandalism, featuring a new cut-resistant charging cable and ChargePoint Protect, an alarm system designed to increase charging station security. First, ChargePoint announces the charging industry’s first cut-resistant charging cable, specifically designed to deter cable theft. ChargePoint leveraged its more than fifteen-year history of product innovation and charger design expertise to address the critical, industry-wide customer satisfaction issues related to charging cable theft and vandalism. ChargePoint’s cut-resistant charging cables deter theft and vandalism due to novel cut-resistant materials built into...