RENO, NEV.—ConservCo Water Conservation Products, LLC announced that its newest product, the WasteStop Valve, can help earn a building two Water Efficiency LEED points from the U.S. Green Building Council because of the water savings it produces. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. It was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices. The organization’s rating system for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance provides two points toward LEED Certification for buildings...

MALVERN, PA.—USA Technologies announced that the number of major U.S. energy utilities participating in its EnergyMiser Rebate Program had nearly doubled since last year to include 45 utility companies. USA Technologies reported that during 2007, 24 utilities were offering customers rebates ranging between $15 and $180 for the EnergyMiser energy management product line. The number of utilities offering rebates has risen to 45 for 2008. “Energy utilities are concerned about increasing energy consumption as well as higher energy prices, and are extending their incentives to help customers to purchase energy conservation technology,” said Stephen P. Herbert, president and COO, USA Technologies....

AUSTIN, TEXAS—Alen Corp. announced the release of AirMD, an air purifier that is completely lead free, ozone safe, and Energy Star qualified by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The four-speed AirMD marries modern décor-enhancing design with a HEPA filtration system, UV lamp set to last three to five years, ionizer, and 24-hour programmable timer. Eco-conscious individuals suffering from the agony of cigarette smoke, pet dander, allergies, cooking odors, dust, pollen, dust, and bacteria now have a powerful yet compact air cleaning solution. “We are delighted to be offering the first lead-free air purifier...

DUNEDIN, FLA.—Mintek Mobile Data Solutions, one of the lodging industry’s leading providers of automated preventive maintenance (PM) systems, announces the installation of WinTrack PM in three of the nation’s busiest hotels: the Radisson Valley Forge in Valley Forge, Pa.; The Battle House—A Renaissance Hotel in Mobile, Ala.; and the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Mich. WinTrack PM software, which incorporates handheld devices and bar coding to ensure that PMs, rounds, inspections and work orders are accomplished on time, is helping to extend the life of each hotel’s most valuable assets. Streamlined work flow processes, increased energy efficiency, and...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp., the leading appliance manufacturer, has been recognized with its third consecutive Energy Star Sustained Excellence award. Provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the award honors Whirlpool Corp.’s contribution to providing innovative efficient products that help consumers reduce utility bills and greenhouse gas emissions. Whirlpool will accept the award at ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on April 1, 2008. This is the company’s ninth Energy Star award win. “Whirlpool Corp. is proud to again receive the Energy Star Sustained Excellence award,” said Mike Todman, president, Whirlpool North...

EAST FREETOWN, MASS.— The new, 94 percent-efficient ModCon Commercial Condensing Boiler from Heat Transfer Products features a high-grade Inconel, load-matching gas burner with a five-to-one turndown ratio, to meet the variable needs for space heating and domestic hot water in a single application. The 500,000 Btu per hour model, for example, will operate as low as 100,000 Btu/h, saving energy on warmer spring and fall days when the heating load is light and spans just a few hours. In addition, direct-vent sealed-combustion ModCon boilers can be stacked, two at a time, to double capacity while maintaining the same small footprint....

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Softscribe Inc. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Founded in 1999, Atlanta-based Softscribe Inc. blends traditional public relations with emerging new media to help companies targeting the green hospitality and tourism market drive sales and reach their strategic objectives. Softscribe provides a full range of traditional public relations and marketing strategy services, and a growing collection of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) offerings that use the Internet to leverage its clients’ existing public relations investments. Call (404) 256-5512, e-mail info@softscribeinc.com, or go to www.softscribeinc.com.

NORTH WALPOLE, N.H.—Len-Tex Corp. announced that the entire line of its Surface iQ non-vinyl wallcovering has earned the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certification at the Silver tier for healthy and sustainable product design from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). Surface iQ is the only printed commercial grade wallcovering to have earned this certification. In order for products to be certified under Cradle to Cradle guidelines, both the product and all components must pass rigid material requirements for environmental and human health. Additional criteria for certification include product and material reutilization, energy and water usage during production as well as social...

LAS VEGAS—Travelworm, a leading provider of casino and leisure travel, recently announced a marketing strategy designed to aid in raising awareness of the issues affecting the state of the environment. The 15-year-old travel company plans to do this by launching a promotions campaign focused specifically on ecologically sustainable travel, starting with earth-friendly accommodations, or green hotels. To be labeled a green hotel, a business must be able to prove a commitment to the ideals espoused by the green movement. Evidence of this commitment may be presented through participation in a state-sponsored program such as the Green Lodging Programs initiated by...

TROY, OHIO—Hobart’s new line of The Enzyme Factor cleaning products is specially developed to help restaurants and commercial kitchens fight grease and win. The cleaners, blended with organic enzyme formulas, use nature’s power to clean and remove grease from floors, drains, grease traps and other equipment. Enzymes break down organic matter. As a result, The Enzyme Factor cleaners are significantly more effective than conventional surfactant-based cleaners that just push dirt and grease around work surfaces. Hobart’s The Enzyme Factor cleaners are biodegradable, non-corrosive and do not contain caustic ingredients. They also do not contain bleach or ammonia, which may be...