BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp. announced that it has entered into agreements with One Energy to add onsite wind and solar power at its Findlay and Clyde, Ohio operations. The company currently has nine onsite wind turbines at four of its Ohio plants in Findlay, Marion, Greenville, and Ottawa. Combined, those turbines supply 22 percent of the electrical needs for those facilities. These two projects are among the largest behind-the-meter renewable energy projects in the U.S., and once complete will ensure the Clyde and Findlay plants receive at least 70 percent of their energy needs from onsite renewable energy. The expansion project...

AMSTERDAM—SWIO, a full charging management solution provider for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and EVBox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in Europe, are joining forces to provide drivers with the fastest charging stations in Luxembourg to date. Losch, mobility service provider, and SOCOM, infrastructure engineering firm, started the EV charging management solution joint venture, SWIO, to incentivize EV charging in Luxembourg. SWIO has already installed two EVBox Troniq High Power DC fast charging stations—providing an output of 320kW and 400kW. EVBox believes that easy installation is just as important as delivering high quality products. After extensive field testing and gathering feedback...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting announces its 35th anniversary, marking three and a half decades of innovation, dedication, and excellence. To commemorate this significant milestone, the company has unveiled the transformation of not one, but two state-of-the-art showrooms. Over the past 35 years, the company has evolved and adapted to the ever-changing landscape of the lighting market, earning a reputation for providing cutting-edge solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. “We are thrilled to celebrate 35 years of illuminating homes and businesses everywhere. Our commitment to providing the highest quality lighting solutions has been unwavering, and the renovation of our showrooms is a...

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—BeCause, the technology start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, announced an expanded partnership with hubli, the leading online marketplace and booking platform for corporate meetings, events and group hotel lodging. This partnership will allow hubli to add an ever-growing list of over 25,000 eco-labelled hotels on its platform, giving clients better visibility on a hotel’s environmental footprint and allowing them to book options that comply with their environmental, social and governance policies. With the BeCause sustainability API, hubli will be able to collect sustainability data from over sixty Travalyst-recognized certifications and automatically map it...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Auto-Chlor System, a national leader in energy-efficient dishwasher production, installation, and service, presents the innovative AC TALL Space Maker Dish Machine, a key player in its advanced dishwashing technology range. Boasting a compact footprint of just 22” x 24” (occupying a mere 2.24 square feet), this dishwasher is designed to save 75 percent more space compared to conventional dish machines. This space efficiency makes it an optimal choice for environments with limited space but a high demand for efficient dishwashing. What sets the AC TALL Space Maker apart is its unique open front-loading door and a taller build,...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced that Trane has been named the top residential HVAC brand in Lifestory Research’s America’s Most Trusted study for 10 consecutive years. For its America’s Most Trusted study, Lifestory Research surveyed more than 9,000 Americans who were actively shopping for an HVAC system between January and December 2023. Achieving the highest Net Trust Quotient score (116.4) among the most popular HVAC system brands, Trane was also named a 5-star Smart Thermostat Brand for the fourth year in a row with a Net Trust Quotient score of 110.7. “Trane Technologies continually seeks ways to innovate beyond industry standards, and...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes Len-Tex Wallcoverings to the Wallcoverings category of its Green Product & Service Directory. Len-Tex Wallcoverings has been designing and manufacturing commercial wallcoverings for over 40 years. Its globally recognized wallcoverings provide inspiring design, superior quality, and are manufactured with the utmost respect for the environment and human health. The company is passionately committed to material transparency, healthier indoor air quality, and creating positive environmental impacts. Len-Tex Wallcoverings’ innovative Clean Vinyl Technology formulation addresses the chemicals and associated health risks typically found in vinyl wall coverings and identifies the safe alternatives used in CVT. Len-Tex Clean...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.—Room & Board, the Minneapolis-based furniture retailer committed to sustainable sourcing and American craftsmanship, today announced it is a newly Certified B Corporation (“B Corp”). Room & Board and Room & Board for Business, the brand’s commercial arm, join a select global community of purpose-driven companies that are using their businesses as a force for good. B Corps are certified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This esteemed milestone reaffirms the company’s commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and society. Room & Board underwent a comprehensive and stringent evaluation of its...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp. announced that it has been named to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s dedication to responsible and ethical business practices. This marks the second consecutive year Whirlpool Corp. has been named to the World Index. The company is also on the North America Index for the 17th year. “For 112 years we have held ourselves to the highest ethical standards in our business operations, and we are proud of our long history of purposeful innovation, sustainable operations and local community engagement,” said Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corp....

ITASCA, ILL.—Fellowes will showcase its revolutionary Array networked air quality system at AHR Expo 2024, in Chicago, January 22 to 24, continuing its century-long tradition of delivering innovative home, workplace, and smart technology to fulfill WorkLife needs. Array is the first system of its kind, where networked air purifiers work alongside commercial HVAC systems to improve indoor air quality faster and more efficiently than ever before. Array is a breakthrough solution that uses proprietary technology to combine the benefits of H13 True HEPA filtration, a full suite of indoor air quality sensors and monitoring with real-time data to monitor, track,...