MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Telkonet, Inc., whose business divisions include EcoSmart, an intelligent energy management system and EthoStream, one of the largest high-speed Internet access providers in the world, has introduced its EcoInsight intelligent thermostat.EcoInsight has more than 125 configurable settings to control the efficiency of HVAC systems. It calculates room comfort by aggregating data like time of day, solar load, brightness, humidity and occupancy patterns. Using the internal infrared occupancy sensor, the EcoInsight determines when a space is occupied or vacant and reverts to preset temperature limits or engages the integral patented Recovery Time algorithm to limit temperature drift, maximize equipment...

EMERYVILLE, CALIF.—SCS Global Services (SCS), a third-party certifier of environmental and sustainability claims, announced the launch of its updated, online Green Products Guide. The Green Products Guide is a searchable database enabling users to locate thousands of products certified by SCS under its Environmental Certification Services division, including well-known certification programs such as BIFMA level, SCS Indoor Advantage Gold, FloorScore, SCS Responsible Source, Green Squared, Sustainable Carpet Standard, Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP), and Recycled Content.“The Green Products Guide is a user-friendly tool for architects, designers, engineers, LEED APs, and others searching for certified products,” said Stowe Beam, Managing Director...

VANCOUVER, B.C.—The Best Western Plus Chateau Granville, located in downtown Vancouver’s newly revitalized Granville area, officially joined the EcoStay program. EcoStay is a national initiative that helps hotels measure their carbon footprint, identify and fund reduction strategies and balance off their greenhouse gas emissions through carbon offsetting.“We’re very excited to be part of the EcoStay Program,” said Anastasios Theodoropoulos, general manager of Best Western Plus Chateau Granville. “It’s a meaningful and effective way of demonstrating our concern for the environment.”Under the program Best Western Plus Chateau Granville will collect $2 per night from hotel guests. Funds will be used...

SAN JOSE, CALIF.—Neon Technologies introduces Concierge, a guest-facing hotel concierge service with the ability to dramatically decrease hotels’ negative environmental effects. By logging requests digitally, and reducing consumption of high-turnover hotel amenities, NEON provides a software solution that saves hotels money, and reduces degradation of the environment.“Growing up in Oberlin, Ohio, I cultivated an eye for sustainability and improvement of the environment,” said co-founder Nick Chmura. “When I traveled across Europe, and later the United States, I was shocked at the lack of sophistication in hotels regarding waste. I always had too many of the wrong towels, or when...

BETHESDA, MD.—LG Electronics has been honored with Marriott International’s 2013 Supplier Sustainability Award. The annual award recognizes the Marriott supplier that has made a significant impact on its guests and properties through innovative ideas toward helping Marriott meet its sustainability goals. Through improving television product development, manufacturing and usage, LG supports Marriott’s sustainability objectives in 20 countries across a number of areas—including energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste, and using more sustainable materials to reduce the impact on the environment. “Consistent with Marriott’s environmental strategy, sustainability is a core business principle at LG,” said Wayne Park, president...

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 its primary supplier of equipment was recently awarded a patent for lower emissions on all of their combined heat and power (CHP) and chiller systems.American DG Energy will be able to offer both its existing and new On-Site Utility customers tighter emission controls to further reduce CO and NOx emissions on its Tecogen products. This will provide the company with an advantage in locations that are mandating lower emissions. On-Site CHP and...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes GE Lighting as a Founding Sponsor. GE Lighting offers next-generation, energy-efficient lighting and intelligent devices for the hospitality industry. GE Lighting partners with hospitality professionals to create lighting plans that get the most out of every space. The company’s comprehensive portfolio allows customers to maximize energy savings, minimize maintenance and add to LEED credits. GE Lighting solutions are ideal for lobbies to lounges, guestrooms to garages, and ballrooms to back-of-house. All while minimizing maintenance and maximizing energy savings for an exceptional return on investment.GE Lighting has helped...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Niagara Conservation, a leading manufacturer of water and energy-saving products, introduces the Stealth UHET Dual Flush. Equipped with two flush options—0.5 gallons per flush (GPF) half and 0.95 GPF full—this ultra-high-efficiency toilet (UHET) meets EPA WaterSense criteria and uses an average of 0.65 GPF. This makes it possible to save more than 15,600 gallons of water annually compared to the older 3.5 GPF toilets.Engineered with patented Stealth water-saving technology, the Stealth UHET Dual Flush is an easy, effective way to reduce water usage and utility costs. With two easy-to-use buttons, the Stealth UHET Dual Flush offers users...

DURHAM, N.C.—As part of its ongoing mission to drive 100 percent adoption of LED lighting, Cree, Inc. has earned Energy Star qualification for its soft white Cree LED Bulbs. Energy Star qualification signifies these Cree LED Bulbs now qualify for incentive rebates through certain local utilities. Not only do the Energy Star qualified Cree LED Bulbs look and light like traditional incandescent bulbs, use 84 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than typical incandescents, but now they will be even more affordable in select markets with utility rebates.“Energy Star qualification can enable the Cree LED Bulbs to...

WASHINGON, D.C.—Greenview and Twirl Management recently launched the first annual Green Venue Survey and Report, a collaborative effort, supported by Freeman, to collect information and generate a freely available industry report that captures the state of convention center greening and acts as an informed talking piece to stimulate constructive discussion. The report, slated for publication in early 2014, will objectively bring venue sustainability challenges, solutions and success stories to the forefront. In addition to sharing findings related to venue infrastructure, practices and performance, the report is being created with the aim to spur adoption of industry best practices. “We...