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Hotel Energy Reduction Strategies Posted on July 25, 2012

By Scott Parisi

Sustainability in the hospitality industry has increased in awareness and to the pointsustainable operations from corporate travelers, meeting planners and leisure guests may now

be expected. Almost all hotel franchise groups, hotel management companies and individualhotel operators have taken steps in their journey to reduce their environmental impact. Whilethe green movement is growing, many hotel owners and investors still remain skeptical ofvendors, consultants and technologies that are pushing green and environmentally friendly

products and services.

Proven hotel energy technologies funded by incentives is creating opportunity for greenhoteliers to utilize rebates, incentives and low interest funding to reduce water and energyuse. I am a veteran hotel operator who had the privilege of being General Manager at the firstLEED Certified Hotel in the country back in 2001. In 2008 I founded and became Presidentof EcoGreenHotel, an independent solutions company focused in supporting hospitality

sustainability. I humbly would like to share my experience with you in efforts to raiseincreased awareness on how energy and water conservation can be one of the most impactful practices a hotel can embrace to improve their bottom line. With a focus on energy cost andusage reduction I will share my view on energy technologies, select vendors that have a

proven track record and measurable success. I will also share how to investigate incentives,apply rebates to energy performance projects, save and integrate renewable energy in your

purchasing plan and an overall process that will create a plan that when executed will impactwater and energy usage in hotels by 20%-30%.

Energy Pur chasin g and I ntegration of Renewable En ergy

The first step every hotel should take to reduce hotel energy cost is to understand their unitcost for natural gas and electricity cost and whom they are purchasing their energy supply
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from. In several states legislation has created deregulated markets that allow hoteliers to purchase energy in a competitive fashion. If your hotel is in a deregulated market for naturalgas, electricity or both you may have an opportunity to reduce your energy cost with nomoney out of pocket.

Is your hotel in a Deregulated Market? The below map shows all states in blue that fall inderegulated markets.

Renewable and Sustainable Power

Renewable energy credits (RECS) are the forms ofelectricity that are generated from renewableresources such as wind, solar, hydro and

biomass. One renewable energy credit is equivalentto one-megawatt hour of electricity generation.Hotels throughout the country can integrate green

energy into their energy plan knowing they are offsetting their energy load by 10%, 20% allthe way up to 100%. RECs carry environmental and economic benefits offsetting carbonemissions created by generation of electricity using fossil fuels. RECs support the economiesof ar eas where renewable generation occurs. In todays market, increased awareness ofrenewable energy programs has lead consumers to support hotels who are actively seeking toreduce their carbon footprint. Acquiring RECs and obtaining certification is an ideal way foryour hotel to add value to its brand.

Energy Benchmark in g

As a few of my key mentors have stated over my years in the hospitality industry if youdont measure it you cant manage it. Once you know you are procuring the best supply

price possible we must know how you compare to your piers and the breakdown your energyload in percentages by electric, natural gas and water. Hotels planning on implementing waterand energy efficiency technologies must identify the percentage breakdown of water, naturalgas and electricity. Comparing the water and energy load percentages is crucial to identifyingwhere your property needs the most efficiencies. For an example if a 100 room select servehotels energy mix shows Natural Gas to be 18% of your energy load and similar properties inthe geographical area average 12% we know to focus on economizing the domestic hot water

production and demand with energy efficiency technologies that attack that area. A focus onenergy usage based on POR (per occupied room) and PAR (per available room) has also

proven very useful identifying opportunities for reduction.

The Environmental Protection Agencys, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is the mostrecognized benchmarking tool. Almost all major brands have provided tools and directivesthat mandate that each hotel is responsible for carbon and energy benchmarking.

En ergy Reduction Techn ologies

In the past 3-5 years there have been amazing advancements in energy solutions includingLED Lamps that are guaranteed for 5 years, Ozone Laundry Systems that reduce chemicalusage, natural gas and water to liquid pool solutions that create a powerful pool cover to lock

in humidity and heat. For every proven technology that is priced correctly, installed andserviced by a professional and a guarantee on energy savings projections there are five more
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vendors that dont understand guest comfort, utilizing products or technologies that have not been third party accredited or tested. A third party energy consultant who understands thehospitality industry can be a huge resource to a green hotel when integrating energy reductiontechnologies. A good energy consultant will assist in building benchmarking, identifyingrebates; administrate technical analysis needed to achieve custom incentives, vendor

negotiation of price and inclusion of energy saving guarantees and professional projectmanagement.

Rebates and I ncenti ves

There is cash available to offset your cost and allow for low interest funding if needed.Several of local utility providers offer incentives in the form of cash rebates for select energytechnologies. Most technologies eligible for local utility rebate programs have been testedand found effective for your geographical area. A great example of a successful rebate storyis Hostelling International NYC. George Finn, GM and team implemented an energy

performance project committing a little more than $80,000 in energy and water savingtechnologies. If the property utilized the NYSERDA Prescriptive Rebate Program they wouldhave seen under $10,000 in rebates. My team and I assisted George in administrating theCustom Incentive Program. NYSERDAs Custom Incentive maxed out hitting the ceiling

paying for fifty percent of entire project which was over $40,000 in cash rebates.

Low interest loan programs are available in some areas of the country offering 3%-5%funding for approved energy efficiency technologies. There are also grants availablesometimes funded by federal government and sometimes funded by your local county. InVirginia Beach a commercial building owner can save on his property tax if he is operating ina energy efficient manner.

Most of the programs I referred to are ever changing and now more and more we are seeing programs with limited or de-funded programs. If we can be of service to your investigation ofrebates and incentives please send me an email at [email protected].

About the Author

Scott Parisi is co-founder of EcoGreenHotel, a firm that develops energy and sustainability projects for commercial buildings with a large focus on the hospitality sector. As President of EGH, Scotts day to day responsibilities include developing and implementation of energyand sustainability strategies into hotels, leveraging federal state and local utility incentives to

subsidies projects and building partnerships with like minded companies that add value to E GHs client base. Additionally, Scott develops and hosts educational workshops, stafftrainings and has spoke at national and regional events including AAHOAs NationalConvention, Green Lodging & Hospitality Conference, Boston Green Tourism Events,

Philagreen Hospitality Association Events, GF Management University Sessions, National Purchasing Network Annual Expo and the Global Renewable Energy Networking Summit.

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Green Practices Winning CorporateTravelers Posted on July 9, 2012

By Scott Parisi

In many of the years I spent in the hospitality industry my focus was on repositioningdistressed hotels. As we took over hotels that were not reaching their fare share of RevPar(Revenue Per Available Room) the reasons could range from a non-friendly and non-responsive team, an inferior product or a non-aggressive sales team. One thing I did learn isrevenue is the key to many evils and allows for a hotel to maintain a friendly trained andresponsive staff, a clean and maintain the facility and focus on the sales and marketing

process. On a few occasions when taking over hotels at the beginning of the year we foundthat we did not win or even worse did not submit a bid for an RFP (Request for Proposal).RFPs come from major corporate accounts that could impact your green hotel fromanywhere from 5% to 20% of the properties occupancy. That means if we arrived in a hotel inFebruary we may have lost out on the markets top room supplier for that entire year.

You may know your top suppliers but do you know what their environmental policy is for2013? I would hate to see green hotels loose a large percentage of revenue because they dontknow how to answer the environmental questionnaire that is becoming mandatory from manycorporate traveler buyers. July and August mean a lot of things to a lot of companies, but forthose in hospitality sales and marketing, its the start of the Requests for Proposals season.

RFPs ask the standard questions about room count, location, amenities, ratings, ADAcompliance, etc., but did you know questions regarding your propertys eco friendly practicesand procedures are rapidly becoming the norm? In 2007, after gathering recommendationsfrom their association members, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), introduceda series of environmental questions on their Hotel RFP form. The members had indicated that

business travel buyers are driving green hotel initiatives in much the same way they insistedon Internet connectivity, luxury bedding and flat panel TVs. Fast forward 5 years and these

questions have not only become a standard, but corporate travel programs and associationshave whole sections on their RFPs dedicated to finding out every detail about a propertyssustainability practices.And the trend is growing

These RFPs are asking hotels to describe their top carbon offset initiatives that are visible andactively communicated to their guests (ie: all recycling programs that are in place, the hotelsuse of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, or if there is a water conservation

program being practiced, like a linen reuse option or the installation of water conservationfixtures.) Additionally, questions ask about hotel participation in environmental certificationinitiatives (such as Energy Star or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

(LEED). Some RFPs even go a step further and inquire about environmentally friendlydesign and construction practices. Since big companies want to be able to report that their
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EGHs client base. Additionally, Scott devel ops and hosts educational workshops, stafftrainings and has spoke at national and regional events including AAHOAs NationalConvention, Green Lodging & Hospitality Conference, Boston Green Tourism Events,


About EcoGreenHotel

EcoGreenHotel LLC (Knoxville, TN), is a privately held company dedicated to helpinglodging facilities address a broad spectrum of sustainability issues. EcoGreenHotel providescustomized consulting services tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry in the areas ofenergy efficiency and certifications, including LEED, Green Seal and Energy Star., Forfurther information, email [email protected] or call 888-229-0213.

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Sustainable Refrigeration for Green Hotels Posted on June 16, 2012

By Chris Lewis

We all know how challenging it can be making the budgeted GOP in the green hotel industry,especially in the Food & Beverage department, right? We are constantly measuring foodcosts, beverage costs, and labor costs knowing that controlling these costs is imperative todelivering very fragile margins. At one point in my career, we were using a food cost tracking

program that was providing a food cost percentage in real time. Now some may argue paralysis by analysis kicks in at some point and I tend to agree. But what if you could reduceone particular expense line every month with no effort at all?

Take the heat off the expense line

Im talking about the refrigeration systems in your hotel. Whether you are a select servicehotel with one freezer or a convention property with multiplewalk-in coolers and freezers,they are an essential piece of equipment. Since they are a necessary item, you figure thatyoull pay whatever you have to pay in order to operate and maintain them because you cantfunction without one. So, what if you could reduce this fixed expense. And not onlyreduce the expense, but be an energy efficient hotel .

Take a minute to think about the process of cooling and maintaining that cold temperature inyour unit: when the thermostat senses an increased inner temperature, an electronic valve

opens and refrigerant begins to flow through the evaporator coil. The evaporator fans, which
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run constantly, pull the air through the coils.These coils take the heat out of that air and pushthe newly chilled air into thecooler orfreezer.

What creates the energy to run that process? Motors. Typically, commercial grade coolersand freezers use shaded pole or PSC (permanent split capacity) motors. The electricity used

by these motors, and the resulting heat generated, is an area that can be improved upon forsavings.Putti ng costs on i ce Gaining popularity in the hotel sustainability movement is the Electronically Commutated(EC) motor. If you were to replace your current shaded pole or PSC motor with an EC motor,you can boost energy efficiency by as much as 80%. How does that happen? Bear with mewhile I get a little technical: An EC motor is a brushless motor that uses interacting magneticfields to generate motion. By relying on semiconductor switches (also called electronicswitches or transistors) to turn the stator windings on and off at appropriate times, the powerin an EC motor is pulsed on and off through three or more circuits, or coil groups, within themotor. This variable speed technology controls speed and maintains high torque at the start.In a research study conducted by Washington State University, EC motors improved unitcooler performance. Test data showed a 51-60% increase over shaded pole motors and a 30-40% increase over PSC motors.

Beat the heat

Under normal operation, fans operate continuously, even when the evaporator is not activelycooling. This results in additional heat being added to the space that then has to be removed

by the evaporator. If your unit is using an EC motor, it will use a third of the energy, per fan,than that of a shaded pole motor. When measured against the initial purchase cost, the ROI isshorter and the annual savings can be $100 or more per fan motor. And since EC motors usesignificantly less electricity than a PSC or shaded pole motor, less heat is generated in thecooled space. An added perk without this extra heat, the motor and fan arent workingunnecessarily, thus minimizing sound.EC motors boast maintenance free quality and exceptionally high service lives. Their generalstandard size, mountings and accessories make for easy drop-in retrofits of your currentmotors. Today and for some time, all of the electronics are enclosed within the motor case.These features can also bring additional savings.Upping your cool f actor

To maximize the savings, an EC Motor Controller, is imperative. This controls the speed of

the EC motors.When the thermostat set-point is reached, the controller will shift theevaporator fans to low speed, usually about 40% of high speed but the energy consumptiondrops to about 8% of that consumed at high speed.Since each watt amounts to 3.415 Btu ofheat, compressor run time is substantially shortened. Actual tests indicate this combinationof savings, evaporators plus compressor is greater than the original operating cost of theshaded pole motors. In other words the simple payback period is often less than 1 year.

Other energy efficient strategies to think about could be a reduction in suction pressure,installing an adjustable speed drive on the compressor or condenser fan motor, or additionalinsulation. These measures will cause the compressor to run less often and will increase theeffectiveness of the EC motorand controllercombination.

The Big Picture
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Changing out the motor on your freezer system might not seem like a significant step now, but small changes like that add to the big picture. As environment protection campaignsincrease, travelers are savvier and often discriminatory when it comes to choosing a hotel fortheir stay. Its not enough to only wash towels when necessary or change to energy efficientlight bulbs. Hotels must continuously implement sustainability practices that will make their

property more appealing to guests. Your property might boa st a farm to plate menu (foodthat is locally grown or raised, and arrives fresh to the chef), but if that food is stored inacooler or freezer that consumes more energy than is necessary, the carbon footprint left

behind is greater than the conservation effort. The switch to EC motors and controllersmightnot be apparent to your guest, but the environment, and your hotel bottom line, will reap the

benefits.About the Author

CH RI S L EWI S, EcoGreenH otel D I RECTOR OF ENE RGY SOLU TI ONS with over 17 years in the hospitality industry both in the U.S. and abroad managing and directing alldepartments including hotel operations, food and beverage, renovation and construction.

Lewis brings broad experience with full and select service hotels, facility management, property improvement, environmental initiatives, openings and multi-property managementto the team. He previously served as Development and Construction Manager at OTO

Development. Lewiss expertise includes mechanical systems, equipment specs, purchasinghabits, standard operating procedures and project management. Lewis was responsible forthe green initiatives for several properties that successfully qualified to achieve FloridaGreen Lodging, EcoRooms and EcoSuites, California Green Lodging and Irvine Build Greencertifications.

About EcoGreenHotel

EcoGreenHotel LLC (Knoxville, TN), is a privately held company dedicated to helpinglodging facilities address a broad spectrum of sustainability issues. EcoGreenHotel providescustomized consulting services tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry in the areas ofenergy efficiency and certifications, including LEED, Green Seal and Energy Star. For those

properties that have reached certified levels of sustainability, For further information, [email protected] or call 888-229-0213.

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Perhaps the greatest friend to the sustainability movement in the world today istechnology. Our minds have become familiar with the notion that we need to conserve, reuseand sustain in our personal and professional lives for the long-term security of our

planet. Others have devoted themselves to making technology possible to accomplish thesegoals. In an effort to explore another sustainable technology , Ive decided to communicate

the benefits of hot water technologies and their influence on our industry s environmentalimpact.

Round and round we go Think about it. More likely than not, none of us actually consider the life cycle of our hotwater on a daily basis. We simply proceed to take long showers, wash our hands, cleandishes or complete the household laundry. It is safe to say that the majority of us only reallyworry about our hot water supply when we dont have any! Now imagine youre a guest in ahotel without hot water. Nothing is quite like the experience of having 50 guests calling thefront desk during peak hours of the morning complaining of no hot water.

The truth is that our business spends large amounts of money to run boilers and water heatersto ensure this doesnt occur. However, newer recirculation technologies are a smarter,greener way of ensuring the tap never runs cold. The premise is simple: A recirculationsystem such as DMandRecirc by Enovative Group is a smart pump system that only operatesduring peak demand periods. This can substantially reduce outward costs associated withrunning a system 24/7 to supply hot water to all of your properties fixtures. By generatingthe hot water only when needed, these systems reduce energy expense associated withrunning a hot water heater, reduce unnecessary pressure on piping systems which can reducelong term maintenance costs.

I spent years in the hotel industry and understand the need for a hot shower is priority numberone which made me a skeptic of boiler management and hot water distribution technologies.In the past couple years we have been working with US Energy Solutions installing their HotH2O Saver system into several of our hospitality energy projects. This device has specificsensors in place to react to the need for hot water which in turn activates the pump system tosatisfy demand. Consider that people generally utilize hot water only 15% of the time. Thismeans that you are currently paying to heat water for the unused 85% as well. A system thatruns solely at the point of demand can generate untold utility cost savings!

Tur n down the heat

The general idea behind these energy saving technologies is simple. Reduce the time neededto run costly and energy depleting elements of our business. This reduces individual propertycosts while reducing the impact on the environment. Do you utilize a boiler system for yourhot water supply? Natural gas prices across the nation may be lowering lately, but the energymarket is far from stable. Imagine having the ability to reduce your line item utility costswhile not sacrificing the services your guests expect and deserve? We all can agree that amore predictable utility expenditure can greatly improve revenue flow in real time and aid usin better planning for our annual budgets.A boiler economizer system may be one way to improve overall performance and costeffectiveness of your hotels hot water needs. For those of us reliant on this type of heatingsystem, an economizer acts in a very similar capacity as a circulation system. Economizers,

such as the Intellidyne Controls LCH Boiler Control, act as a brain on your traditional boiler system. This device monitors the temperature of the water exiting the system and
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adjusts the burner run pattern to match the systems heat load. Essentially, this system willensure that the proper temperature water is exiting the system at peak times. This can reducewear and tear on the boiler unit itself thus increasing its lifespan- All while reducingoperating costs! Installation is incredibly simple and the cost reduction isimmediate. Typically a system such as this can reduce the operating costs of a traditional

boiler by 10-20% per property. It reduces the environmental impact and allows the money toflow directly to your bottom line.

L et the Sunshi ne in

In the world of renewable energy sources, the Sun reigns. Solar energy is abundant insupply, incredibly clean and, for all practical purposes, is free! Solar technologies have had ahuge impact on the overall sustainability movement both in hospitality and other businesssectors. Properties across the country have installed solar panels on their roof systems to sell

back renewable energy to local utilities, solar powered landscaping and parking lights aremore common than ever before, and the power of solar energy is being harnessed to heat ourguests water supply.

Solar thermal water heating systems are a cost effective and practical application for somesustainability plan. These types of systems use solar panels to heat the water supply to theholding tank in a clean and efficient manner. Imagine a circuit-style loop on a grandscale. Water is pumped from the tank through pipe that links with the solar panel and heatingelements. It then travels back into the holding tank for distribution. By harnessing theabundant energy provided daily by the Sun, these systems reduce overall utility costs toalmost $0! Consider that a typical residential application of a similar system has an averagewash of investment costs within 5 years. The cost savings can easily be offset on acommercial application given the reduction in energy costs.

With companies such as UMA Solar andFLS Energypioneering the production of theserenewable energy technologies, the efficiency and productivity of these systems for largercommercial use is improving. Cogenera represents a hybrid technology allowing the captureof the heat produced through PV electric generation. In some areas of United States there arerebates, incentives and no money out of pocket programs guarantying rate reductions. Manyof these systems are designed to have little to no maintenance associated post installation aswell as typical life expectancies of 30 years or more! Aside from the reduction in energycosts, users of solar thermal water heating systems enjoy energy independence and a cleanand durable source for their hotels hot water needs.

Water on demand

Can you imagine jumping in to a swimming pool in the middle of winter? For guests thatencounter no or limited hot water, thats what youve asked them to do. Peak demand hoursin hotels can be a drain on the hot water supply and can limit its performance. A guest thatexperiences a cold shower can be a guest that is lost for good. Tankless water heater systemsallow a property to have on -demand hot water that can provide an endless stream of hotwater to every shower, faucet and laundry facility on a hotels grounds.

Some of the most popular tankless systems are manufactured by companies like Rinna,

Rheem and Takagi. Used in both residential and commercial applications, this technologyallows for a custom designed system to maximize performance and productivity. The core of


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the technology relies on specific heating elements that are utilized only when the systemsenses the need for hot water. When the demand for hot water is not detected, the systemrests-Using no energy! Tankless systems offer incredible value for the investment based ontheir benefits over traditional water heaters:

Longevity: A typical tankless water heater can have a life span in excess of 20years! This is almost double the lifespan of a traditional tank heater!

Energy savings: Not only does the heater operate only when demand is generated, italso eliminates the cycle of heating and reheating the same tank of water.

Clean, fresh water: Traditional tank heaters can corrode and rust, causing water to become contaminated. A tankless system eliminates this threat.

Space savings: A tankless water heater system can be installed on the wall, thusfreeing up valuable floor space.

For commercial applications these heaters can be linked together to provide more thanadequate coverage for any hospitality environment. As with some of the other technologiesmentioned earlier, these systems can easily provide a short timeframe for return oninvestment.

Ti me for a change?

With options to fit just about any existing setup, the ability for a hotel to begin providing amore efficient hot water supply to their customers is viable and within reach of any

budget. The impact over time can benefit not only the experience of our guests, but also thegreater sustainability initiative as a whole. Consider the options that exist today to deliver a

better, more efficient product to your guests and the potential revenue these technologies can provide. Sometimes the simplest amenity can be altered in such a way that it benefitseveryone involved.

For more information on EcoGreenHotels sustainable solutions for hotels, contact us [email protected]

About the Author

CH RI S L EWI S, EcoGreenH otel D I RECTOR OF ENE RGY SOLU TI ONS Veteran withover 17 years in the hospitality industry both in the U.S. and abroad managing and directingall departments including hotel operations, food and beverage, renovation and construction.

Lewis brings broad experience with full and select service hotels, facility management, property improvement, environmental initiatives, openings and multi-property managementto the team. He previously served as Development and Construction Manager at OTO

Development. Lewiss expertise includes mechanical systems, equipment specs, purchasinghabits, standard operating procedures and project management. Lewis was responsible forthe green initiatives for several properties that successfully qualified to achieve FloridaGreen Lodging, EcoRooms and EcoSuites, California Green Lodging and Irvine Build Greencertifications.

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Westin Hotel Measures Results of EnergyManagement Posted on April 30, 2012

Incentives and rebates available through local utilities and state sponsored programs aregiving green hoteliers opportunity to invest in energy efficiency technologies while creating

positive cash flow. When an energy performance project is implemented it has been provento raise the long-term value of commercial properties. In addition to the lower cost ofoperation and a higher valued real estate investment, corporate travelers and meeting plannersare now starting to demand green lodging options. Operating in a sustainable manner alsofollows a path directly to staff retention because management cares for their workenvironment, which translates to caring for each individuals health and well being.

Hotels have been integratingenergy-saving measures, such as energy management systems,LED lighting, ozone laundry systemsand boiler management technologies.Researching andselecting the correct vendor and technology is the most important decision a hotel operatorwill make when executing an energy project. . As more and more installations complete dataand measurements are becoming available to show proof in savings.

Evolve, an affiliated company of MCP and the Mason Family of Companies, installed anenergy management system in the Westin Georgetown Hotel, in Washington, DC in April of2010. The occupancy based energy management solution is designed to save on guest roomutility costs.

At the heart of the occupancy-based energy management system is a wireless keycard system,outfitted to control HVAC operation, lighting and television energy usage in a hotel guestroom. When the guest slides their keycard into the wall mounted Evolve keycard reader, theguest initiates control of the lighting, HVAC system, and television. While the room isoccupied the guest operates the lighting, TV, and temperature control normally. When theguest leaves and removes the keycard, all room lighting is turned off, the television is

powered down, and the HVAC system is set- back into an energy saving mode. Analternative to the keycard reader is to install a passive infrared sensor that will detectoccupancy without guest involvement.

A third party firm monitored the results of the installation into the Westin and a report wasgenerated. The purpose of the study was to determine what direct affect the system washaving on energy consumption. The findings showed a successful energy savingsfactor. During the months when air conditioning and cooling were needed there was a 13.2% savings. In the months requiring the heating system running the savings showed5.9%. While the heating system savings did not result as great as the cooling season it stillshowed a favorable savings. In the shoulder months where neither heating nor cooling were

the prevalent factor there was still a 6.8% savings.
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Not only was there a savings in energy it appears that by u singelectrical rates correspondingto the month being measured, the payback period would be 2.19 years. Yet using 2010electrical rates against the most recent 12-month period the payback period would be 1.89years. Any way you cut it, in just a little over 2 years this system will have paid foritself.Paybacks can be significantly better when installing an energy management system in

areas where local utility rebates provide rebates on kWh reduction. An important factor tonote is greater temperature extremes, occupancy levels, and electric rates all affect the

payback period. However the overall results tell us that in an economy where the hospitalityindustry needs to monitor its budget carefully these savings will have a major impact on their

bottom line and energy consumption.

For more information on hotel energy savings please contact me [email protected].

About the Author

Scott Parisi is the founder of EcoGreenHotel, a firm that develops energy and sustainability projects for commercial buildings with a large focus on the hospitality sector. As President of EGH, Scotts day to day responsibilities include developing and implementation of energyand sustainability strategies into hotels, leveraging federal state and local utility incentives to

subsidies projects and building partnerships with like minded companies that add value to EGHs client base. Additionally, Scott develops and hosts educational workshops, stafftrainings and has spoke at national and regional events including AAHOAs NationalConvention, Green Lodging & Hospitality Conference, Boston Green Tourism Events,


About the EcoGreenHotel

EcoGreenHotel supports and provides sustainable solutions to the hospitality industryranging from individual boutique hotels to a broad spectrum of brand properties. Our clientsrange from individual owners and investors to management companies nationwide.

EcoGreenHote l supports hotels to identify energy efficient strategies that reduce a propertysenergy usage and overall environmental impact. As owners agents and through our vendorneutral approach, we find the right technologies, products and solutions to deliver the bestquality and value for all our clients. We specialize in identifying and taking advantage ofincentives, grants, rebates and loan programs that are available through federal, state and

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Sustainability Firms Announce E2A +LEED EB Certification for Hospitality Posted on April 22, 2012

April 20, 2012 The Hospitality Industry continues to be a leader in introducingsustainability initiatives into commercial buildings. Setting the intention to implementsustainable practices in hotels not only creates new opportunities for profitability, but alsonurtures stewardship towards global sustainability. EcoGreenHotel and Spiezle ArchitecturalGroup have been at the forefront of the sustainability movement and are partnering to providethe hospitality industry a unique one-stop green building assessment and certificationsolution. The collaboration will combine Spiezle Groups LEED Assessment Services withEcoGreenHotels successful E2A Program ( EnergyEfficiency Analysis).

To enable a hotel to achieve LEED Certification for an existing building one of the pre -requisites is to achieve a sixty nine or greater in Energy Star Portfolio Manager. The averagerating across the United States is a fifty out of a possible one hundred. To achieve an EnergyStar Label for a hotel or resort the property must reach a seventy-five or greater.EcoGreenHotel has a successful record in the hospitality industry supporting hotels andresorts to identify more efficient operation strategies. Through their E2A ProgramEcoGreenHotel details the most economical path to implement energy and water savingtechnologies while taking advantage of rebates and incentives to offset the upfront cost ofimplementation. Achieving energy savings while minimizing upfront capital costs has beenthe cornerstone of EcoGre enHotels unique approach to enhancing facilities in the hospitalityindustry. Coupled with the additional efficiencies in operations, that can be cost effectivelyintegrated through our LEED EB implementation plan, Hotels can maximize efficiency andovera ll sustainability to set themselves apart in a competitive market, stated Jason Kliwinski,Director of Sustainable Design, Spiezle Architectural Group.

The collaboration with Spiezle Architectural Group will add a LEED EB Assessment toolto EcoGreenHotel s E2A Program. For green hotels and resorts planning to achieve LEEDcertification the E2A + LEED EB Certification Assessment will detail a clear path toachieve certification with the least disruption to operations, reducing energy and water costwhile utilizing rebates and incentives. There are several choices a property can decide on toearn the points needed to become LEED EB certified. Some of the choices throughout the

process can affect the outlay of cash and/or future profitability With the combined experienceSpiezle and EGH add to your team, ownership and management will have the data andknowledge to make decisions that will add the most value to the facility.

Spiezle Architecture Group has more than 23 LEED accredited professionals, all of whom arecredential holders with the U.S. Green Building Council the only organization that cancertify a building has met the LEED requirements. Spiezle Architectural Group is aninnovator in sustainable architectural design and planning, and has an impressive portfolio ofschools, universities, hotels, and public buildings to their credit. The projects that Spiezlehas been involved with and have completed are very impressive, said Scott Pari si, Presidentof EcoGreenHotel. We couldnt find a better, more professional partner than Spiezle

Architectural Group . Their team of LEED professionals is unrivaled in the industry. Thisreally is a win-win for ever yone, most notably the hotelier.
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The transition from traditional business practices to better sustainable business practicesneeds not to be a difficult one. Both Spiezle Architectural Group and EcoGreenHotel agreethis collaboration and the introduction of the E2A + LEED EB CertificationAssessment is a step in a journey to support a sustainable hotel industry. Making it easy forthe hotelier, combining expertise specialties, and practical experience all will add up to a

winning partnership. LEED; Leader ship in Energy and Environmental Design , is aninternationally recognized mark by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Thecertification process is the preferred model for building efficiency and sets thestandard. Certification attracts and demonstrates to consumers and stakeholders that greensustainable best practices are part of a hotels business strategy and purpose. Combined withEcoGreenHotels Energy Efficient Analysis and Planning, the hospitality indus try now has a

path of least resistance to evolve their operations to support global sustainability and theirunique connection to it.

About Spiezle Architectural Group

Spiezle Architectural Group is headquartered in Trenton, NJ, with additional offices inPennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and South Carolina to service the East Coast regionally.Spiezle is an architectural planning and design firm with emphasis on sustainable design,function, and innovation. The Spiezle Architecture Group has more than 23 LEED accredited

professionals, all of whom are credential holders with the U.S. Green Building Council. TheSpiezle Architectural Group has an impressive portfolio of schools, universities, hotels, and

public buildings to their credit. For further information about Spiezle Architectural Groupservices please contact us at 609-695-7400 and visit them at www.spiezle.com.

About EcoGreenHotel

EcoGreenHotel LLC based in Knoxville, TN with offices in Florida, Tennessee and NewJersey, is a privately held company dedicated to helping lodging facilities address a broadspectrum of sustainability issues. EcoGreenHotel provides customized consulting servicestailored to the needs of the hospitality industry in the areas of energy efficiency andcertifications, including LEED, Green Seal and Energy Star. For further information,email [email protected] or call 888-229-0213.

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