{"id":9609,"date":"2017-01-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"uncategorized\/stay-in-the-leed-upping-your-hospitality-energy-efficiency-game\/"},"modified":"2020-07-29T15:25:14","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T15:25:14","slug":"upping-hospitality-energy-efficiency-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"news\/upping-hospitality-energy-efficiency-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay In the LEED: Upping Your Hospitality Energy Efficiency Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HospitalityAcross the nation, many hotels are accepting the demand to go green as the advantages of eco-friendly features become clearer. Embracing hospitality energy efficiency<\/a> not only decreases building operating costs, but also has the opportunity to boost revenue, as well.<\/p>\n

Plus, along with \u201cboutique hotels,\u201d \u201cluxury hotels,\u201d and \u201cbudget-friendly hotels,\u201d travelers today are searching for \u201cgreen\u201d hotels. No doubt sustainability and heightened environmental standards have become a strong magnet for consumers everywhere. To stay \u201cin the LEED,\u201d hotels must be prepared to \u201cup\u201d their efficiency game.<\/p>\n

Embracing Hospitality Energy Efficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A standard among green buildings, the LEED certification<\/a>, the Green Building Council\u2019s highest certification, is still relatively new. However, research shows that LEED-certified hotels might have a financial advantage over non-certified competitors. According to a 2014 study by Cornell University\u2019s Center for Hospitality Research, LEED-certified hotels saw increased revenue per available room in the two years after becoming certified. This was more than their non-certified neighbors.<\/p>\n

For the hospitality industry, embracing energy efficiency<\/a> is not a matter of what you can<\/em> do but what you should<\/em> do.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead: Hospitality Energy Efficiency Prediction for 2017<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Whether or not you are a proponent of climate change is beside the point. Especially when it comes to serving your customers well. You also have to keep pace with what\u2019s on the forefront of the hotel industry. Energy efficiency<\/a> is a game-changer and will be even more prominent this year: the new normal.<\/p>\n

As Hospitality Net<\/a> reports, adopting cleaner, more efficient electronics and equipment can save a property upwards of millions of dollars on annual energy and utilities bills.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust about every operation can be more efficiently managed \u2013 to name three, laundry units that more effectively recycle water, new OLED TVs that cut down on power usage or smarter thermostats that better regulate room temperatures. There are also guest-facing savings programs like towel reuse, keycard-activated lighting and carbon offset donations, all of which help to some degree and, more importantly, help people become accustomed to this new normal.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

LEED by Example for Sustainable and Profitable Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina, was the country\u2019s first hotel to achieve LEED platinum status. The rooftop solar panels<\/a>\u00a0heated water, powered ultra-efficient appliances and generated power for elevators. The Proximity Hotel used almost 40 percent less energy than other hotels the same size. Within only four years, the extra costs paid for themselves in energy savings and tax credits.<\/p>\n

So, the result is a hotel that\u2019s both sustainable<\/a> and profitable.<\/p>\n

Getting Started <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hospitality facilities, such as hotels and restaurants, present their own unique and specific set of engineering challenges for effectively minimizing the amount of energy required for operations.<\/p>\n

Lexodant Solar Technologyhas the vast experience necessary to provide energy-efficient hotel system designs. These designs will enhance the look, feel and function of your space. Cooking, water heating, refrigeration, space heating and cooling, and entertainment will see improvement.<\/p>\n

Contact the experts at Lexodant Solar Technology<\/a> to learn more about pursuing a LEED Certification. We can help you incorporate green building practices into your next project!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Across the nation, many hotels are accepting the demand to go green as the advantages of eco-friendly features become clearer. Embracing hospitality energy efficiency not only decreases building operating costs, […]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9610,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[577,25,208],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nStay In the LEED: Upping Your Hospitality Energy Efficiency Game<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Going green is the way of the future for many businesses. 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