MINNEAPOLIS—The new PowerConnect standby generator from Cummins Power Generation has been specifically designed to simplify quiet backup power for light commercial and larger residential applications. Available in output ratings from 30 kW to 60 kW, PowerConnect generators offer high reliability, ease of installation and low sound performance.“When there is a power outage, businesses can face significant financial risks due to lost sales, lost data, lost inventory or an inability to provide customer access or support,” said Tony Satterthwaite, V.P. Cummins, Inc., and President, Cummins Power Generation. “With the number of significant power outages increasing every year, it is more...

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Pavilion Furniture as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Pavilion Furniture’s new Ecowood line is made from recycled materials. The slats are a high-density polyethylene, UV-inhibited and resistant to weather types. The frames are powder-coated aluminum. Pavilion Furniture is manufactured in Miami. The Ecowood line features a broad selection of styles and designs including dining sets, chaises, benches, bar stools and table. For more information, visit the Pavilion website at www.pavilion-furniture.com or contact Perry Solomon at perry@pavilionfurniture.com. You may also call (305) 823-3480.

BERKELEY, CALIF.—Peerless, a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural luminaires and one of the innovative lighting companies under the Acuity Brands umbrella, announces the release of Vellum linear suspended LED luminaires. The product is well suited for use in commercial offices, retail spaces, academic institutions, as well as hospitality and healthcare settings.With a discreet, low-profile form and edge-lit lens, Vellum luminaires deliver on the promise of LED lighting by combining simple, yet sophisticated design with energy-saving efficiency. Vellum luminaires provide flicker-free, glare-free and worry-free illumination from a Peerless 360° total system solution that integrates lighting, controls and technologies all...

SHANTOU CITY, CHINA—The hotel amenities company New Oriental Hotel Amenities Co. Ltd. has obtained the Intertek Green Leaf Mark issued by a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, Intertek Group, and became the first company to receive Intertek’s carbon footprint assessment on hotel amenities in China.Environmental issues have been a worldwide focus of attention. With environmental regulations that keep evolving in different countries, product environment impact evaluation and information exchange have become trends. Intertek conducted a product carbon footprint assessment for New Oriental on its hotel amenities package series. New Oriental, as a socially responsible company, has committed...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, has received a 2014 Climate Leadership Award for excellence in greenhouse gas management. The award, cosponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizes Ecolab for publicly reporting and verifying corporate greenhouse gas inventories and achieving aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.“We are serious about the efficiency of our internal operations from both an environmental and an operational perspective,” said Emilio Tenuta, Ecolab Vice President, Corporate Sustainability. “We set meaningful reduction goals, measure progress and are transparent in our reporting. The Climate Leadership Award...

PORTLAND, ORE.—Viridian Reclaimed Wood announced the introduction of a new range of tabletops, according to Viridian co-owner Joe Mitchoff. Cut to standard dimensions at Viridian’s own Portland fabrication facility, the company is introducing tabletops in its flagship Jakarta Market Blend (indoor and outdoor versions), Doug-fir beam, gym bleacher and white oak.“With total control over our tabletop fabrication, we can ensure the highest quality for our commercial customers,” Mitchoff said. “And our facility is close to our warehouse, which makes for shorter lead times and quicker turnaround.”Viridian’s tabletop line is offered in standard desk and restaurant sizes and rounds. Custom...

SYOSSET, N.Y.—Emerald Brand has officially released its first annual Social Responsibility Report in conjunction with its 2014 Catalog. The 2013 Social Responsibility Report showcases the company’s various efforts in environmental sustainability and community outreach throughout 2013. Highlights include the formation of a company-wide Green Team, stricter sustainable sourcing policies, reductions in shipping emissions and electricity usage, participation in tree-planting events, and contributions to global disaster relief efforts. Emerald Brand has been a major player in the sustainability sector since its inception in the late 1990s. The Brand started with just four recycled paper products and has grown to include more...

NATICK, MASS.—Despite the recent stormy weather in New England, two Boston-area tennis clubs are seeing things a bit brighter these days. That’s because ThinkLite recently retrofit their existing fluorescent lights with new ThinkLite high output LED tube lighting. Natick Racquet Club and the Waltham Athletic Club are now experiencing the power and efficiency of ThinkLite LED tube lighting. “The lights are fantastic,” said Shelia Weinstock, Manager of Natick Racquet Club. “They are really bright and the members are loving them. The light is much more even on all the courts and there is a significant improvement in the lighting...

LAS VEGAS—In response to guest demand for healthy travel options, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Delos, a pioneer of Wellness Real Estate, recently completed an expansion of the Stay Well room collection and introduced the new Stay Well Lounge, providing Stay Well guests a sanctuary for private registration and relaxation as well as an elevated level of service throughout their stay.Encompassing the hotel’s entire 14th floor, the Stay Well collection now includes 171 rooms and suites, including a Skyline Marquee Suite. These unique accommodations include more than 20 evidence-based health and wellness features which allow guests to maintain...

OTTAWA, ON.—Since its inception the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has watched the lodging industry gradually embrace and embed a culture of sustainability into its daily operations. This move towards greener practices is resonating with Canadian business and leisure travelers as noted by the Hotel Association of Canada in their annual Travel Intentions Survey released earlier this month.For the past six years the survey has been evaluating sustainable trends and the growing value of green options to both business and leisure travelers. Environmental certifications such as the Green Key Eco-Rating Program took a dramatic leap this year with 44 percent...