TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics, Inc. announces the newest members in its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient LED replacements for A19-style light bulbs for home and commercial use. The DEC-A19F-13W-XIW-120AWD DécorLED Series comes with a softly diffused, precision domed lens that directs light in an omni-directional illumination pattern.The dimmable DEC-A19F LED bulb is available in warm white (3000 Kelvin). The A19-style LED bulbs offer long-term durability, low power consumption, environmental sustainability and money savings. It runs on a flexible voltage range of 100-120 VAC, requiring no special adapters, and replaces incandescent bulbs up to 60 watts while consuming only13 watts of power.In addition,...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Refinishing Touch, a leader in furniture refinishing, re-upholstering and armoire modification for private and public organizations, has been certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant by the International Organization for Standardization, holding certificate 588518.The ISO 9001:2008 certification is given to companies that have demonstrated the ability to consistently provide a product or service to meet customer, statutory and regulatory requirements, and that aim to continually enhance customer satisfaction through systems and processes. ISO 9001:2008 requirements are applicable to all organizations, regardless of industry, size or product.The Refinishing Touch has been a leader in environmentally-safe, fiscally-responsible furniture asset management solutions...

PLANTATION, FLA.—DHL Express, a leader in international express delivery, has expanded its GOGREEN environmental services by introducing GOGREEN carbon neutral shipping to the already recyclable DHL Express Envelope. U.S. customers shipping with recyclable DHL Express Envelopes will now further reduce the environmental impact of their shipping activities.DHL will calculate the CO2 emissions associated with the handling and transport of every individual DHL Express Envelope, and then offset the carbon impact of these emissions through investments in recognized climate protection projects. The calculation and offsetting process for GOGREEN will be verified annually based on the ISO14064 standard, by Société Générale...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Green Wolf Technologies LLC as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Green Wolf Technologies is an authorized reseller, dealer, and representative for Telkonet, Inc. Green Wolf Technologies uses the Telkonet EcoCentral software and EcoSmart hardware products to help hoteliers lower the cost of running their facilities without compromising guest comfort. Telkonet’s solutions for the lodging industry can easily be installed into existing or new construction projects.For more information, e-mail info@greenwolftech.com, call (800) 354-2633, or go to www.greenwolftech.com.

WALTHAM, MASS.—American DG Energy Inc., a leading On-Site Utility offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality, healthcare, housing and athletic facilities, announced that it has reached an agreement to provide chilled water to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown, N.Y., with a 30-ton chiller. The cooling system will provide supplemental cooling and greater energy savings to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The chiller is in addition to a 100 kW combined heat and power (CHP) system operating at the property. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown is a 247-room full service, upscale property and was recently...

OAKLAND, CALIF.—Lucid, a provider of cloud-based energy information management software and real-time energy feedback technology for buildings, announced its partnership with Enmetric Systems to bring plug-load monitoring to commercial buildings. The combination of Lucid’s Building Dashboard technology and Enmetric’s plug-load management system opens the door to personal accountability for energy usage, giving occupants real-time feedback on their energy consumption, as well as providing control and scheduling tools.Enmetric’s innovative plug-load management system provides a practical solution for managing electrical devices and appliances in offices. The Enmetric 4-channel PowerPort provides high-resolution measurement and control capabilities on each outlet and is designed...

MIAMI—On Contact Solutions, a supplier of scientifically-based green products to the hotel industry, announced that it is now offering Cimi-Shield, a soybean extract spray that is non-toxic and that prevents bed bug infestations for one year. Cimi-Shield ensures against infestations by leaving a residual that kills the bugs that hatch after treatment, eliminating the need for retreatment for 12 months.In 2006, the Bed Bug Registry, a free, public database of user-submitted bed bug reports from across the United States and Canada, was founded. Today, the Registry has collected 20,000 reports from 12,000 locations and states. “Until a reliable, safe...

ATLANTA—AloStar Bank of Commerce has awarded Forest, Va.-based NanoTouch Materials with its Rising Star Award. NanoTouch will receive a one-time $5,000 micro loan to address its business goals and needs. Recipients of the Rising Star Award are referred by their current banker and carefully selected by AloStar representatives.NanoTouch Materials is a manufacturer of antimicrobial, self-cleaning touch point and “object resting area” products. These products include facility touch points such as door push pads and door handle wraps as well as portable products including travel, desk and snack mats. The company’s primary customer base includes the hospitality, travel, food service,...

TROY, OHIO—Hobart announced that its new Energy Star qualified Advansys LXeR high-temperature undercounter warewasher is the recipient of a Kitchen Innovations 2013 award presented by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. The KI Awards recognize and celebrate cutting-edge equipment and supplies that specifically improve the back of the house and benefit foodservice operators.“We designed the Advansys LXeR from the ground up to support best-in-class wash performance with significant energy- and water-saving capabilities,” said Sarah Puls, business unit manager, Hobart Warewash. “The LXeR features Energy Recovery, which not only saves energy but also significantly reduces the amount of...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Telkonet, Inc., developer of the EcoSmart energy management platform incorporating patented Recovery Time technology, announced that Marriott International, with more than 3,700 properties in 74 countries, has selected Telkonet as an Approved Vendor in providing occupancy-based energy management technology throughout all of its hospitality brands worldwide.As well as being designated as an Approved Vendor in the January 2013 editions of all Marriott Full Service Hotel Design Standards, Telkonet’s EcoSmart energy management solutions will also be included in the Select Service Brands editions later this year for Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites and TownPlace properties. These Design Standards...