BOURNE, MASS.—Onset Computer Corp., a leading supplier of data loggers, announced that the company’s Web-based HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring Systems are now compatible with NorthWrite, Inc.’s industry-leading Energy Expert software platform. The Energy Expert software converts raw building energy and environmental data collected with HOBO U30 Systems into sophisticated, graphical “smart models” that predict building energy consumption. The information, delivered over the Web, provides building managers, energy service consultants and others with easy-to-understand, real-time feedback on building energy use. “While we are able to provide our customers with instant access to energy and environmental data via Onset’s...

SAINT CHARLES, MO.—FreshStay.com will commemorate the addition of its 4,000th certified smoke-free member with a celebration at the St. Charles Comfort Suites on Tuesday, August 4. The team from FreshStay.com, as well as a number of local dignitaries, hotel managers and staff will be on hand to mark the occasion. The St. Charles Comfort Suites joins 3,999 other 100 percent nonsmoking hotels that have reached out to health-minded travelers through FreshStay.com’s search function and integrated online booking option. “We’re proud to join the growing ranks of FreshStay.com and excited to host a smoke-free celebration marking the milestone,” says Natalee Keathley, general...

SAN DIEGO—HD Supply Facilities Maintenance has been recognized by lighting manufacturer Philips Lighting Company for achieving the highest status in Philips’ Green Leadership Program. The company earned the award for its commitment to sustainability in these five key areas: marketing, merchandising, training, selling and recycling. Philips Lighting’s Green Leadership Program recognized HD Supply Facilities Maintenance for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to driving environmentally-responsible, sustainable business through their business practices as well as the products and solutions they offer to their customers. The company’s award winning green leadership initiatives include the launch of its sustainability program, ideallygreen, and extensive sales...

FAIR LAWN, N.J.—CALMAC announced that Independence Station, a 57,000-square-foot mixed-use building in Oregon, chose CALMAC’s IceBank Energy Storage System for eco-friendly cooling of the flagship project by Aldeia, LLC. Scheduled for completion in 2010, Independence Station is a $15 million mixed-use development that has the goal to be the highest scoring certified green building in the world, as measured by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) high performance green building rating system administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Independence Station chose CALMAC’s ice storage technology as part of the overall HVAC system to offset...

MINNEAPOLIS—The new Daikin McQuay Pathfinder air-cooled chiller, the first in the Daikin McQuay brand family of products, has been designed to exceed HVAC industry standards for operating efficiency and low sound levels, providing optimum operating costs and comfort throughout the life of the chiller. Unit capacities range from 175 to 515 tons in both 50 and 60 Hz. With three levels of operating efficiency—standard, high and premium—the Daikin McQuay Pathfinder chiller allows building owners to specify an HVAC system that exactly meets their requirements. The standard efficiency model meets ASHRAE 90.1 requirements, while the premium model has best-in-class...

GERMANTOWN, MD.—Telkonet, Inc., a clean technology company that develops and manufactures proprietary energy management and SmartGrid networking technology, announces a new integrated solution initiative with the leading designer and manufacturer of lighting controls, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Telkonet and Lutron are working closely together to harness their individual product strengths, offering a unique single solution that provides fully integrated in-room, occupancy-based heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) energy management and lighting control. With this initiative, the two companies have dynamically advanced the concept of a complete hospitality solution, enabling hospitality property management a single-source energy efficiency platform. With lighting and HVAC...

WAYLAND, N.Y.—Gunlocke, an industry leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of wood contract furniture, is making it easy to include its sustainable product portfolio in projects to earn valuable LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. Gunlocke’s latest online tool, the Green Calculator, provides designers and facility managers the opportunity to easily calculate how Gunlocke products can contribute to the earning of LEED credits for current and upcoming commercial interiors projects. “Gunlocke’s commitment to the environment and role as a leading resource for sustainable products is evident in our new Green Calculator tool,” said Roy Green, Gunlocke director...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes JL Furnishings (“JLF”) and its sister company, Lone Meadow, as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. JL Furnishings and Lone Meadow weave creative, cutting-edge design into thoughtful domestic furniture manufacturing, specifically for the hospitality industry. They are one of a handful of American-crafted milling specialists in volume contract seating. Privately held and performance driven, JLF/Lone Meadow both offer flexible solutions in fine seating and tables. As the “first in” leader of “green” hospitality seating, Lone Meadow has made a commitment to achieve manufacturing standards that are environmentally...

MOONACHIE, N.J.—Expanding its line of energy efficient lamping alternatives, BULBRITE has added a full line of new GU24 Twist & Lock Compact Fluorescent lamps to its extensive line of compact fluorescents. BULBRITE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of light bulbs and energy efficient lamping solutions for the residential, commercial and specification markets. As part of BULBRITE’s Greener Solutions, the full line of GU24 Twist & Lock CFLs fits standardized line voltage sockets promoted by Energy Star. BULBRITE’s GU24 CFLs, which are featured in the company’s Energy Wiser brand, offer a long life, with an average of 10,000 hours....

MENLO PARK, CALIF.—HID Laboratories, a provider of intelligent high-intensity lighting solutions, unveiled a high-efficiency, high-performance smart lighting and control platform. The company’s new SmartPod Luminaire enables HID lighting solutions that are up to 60 percent more efficient, delivers superior lumen performance, and eliminates the need for building owners and lighting engineers to replace or rewire existing installations. Unlike traditional HID lighting solutions, the new SmartPod incorporates intelligent lighting controls for further reducing energy use in commercial buildings and lighting engineering applications. In the average warehouse, outdoor venue, commercial building, or industrial facility, lighting accounts for 30 to 60 percent...