Green hotel business leader earns a ‘Star’

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With the mission of assisting lodging facilities address a broad spectrum of sustainability issues, EcoGreenHotel strives to provide information, tools, checklists, current news and trends to the hospitality through its website, www.EcoGreenHotel.com.

Now, the company is taking it one step further; having announced a fundamental commitment to protect the environment by becoming an ENERGY STAR partner as a company-wide effort to improve energy efficiency and fight global warming.

Introduced by the EPA in 1992, ENERGY STAR is a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 50 different kinds of products, new homes and commercial and industrial buildings.

Products and buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR designation prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the government. In 2007, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved about $16 billion on their energy bills while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 27 million vehicles.

Just saving the world

According to Scott Parisi, President of EcoGreenHotel, a strategic, corporate energy management program will help us enhance our financial health and aid in preserving the environment for future generations.

“The EcoGreenHotel team is excited to partner with the EPA and the DOE through their highly-regarded ENERGY STAR program, which is recognized worldwide for its excellence,” said Scott. “ENERGY STAR is among the most trusted and demanding certifying bodies there is, so earning partnership status with them means a great deal to us and the industry we serve.”

In partnership with ENERGY STAR, EcoGreenHotel has committed to:

• Measure and track the energy performance of its clients’ facilities
• Develop and implement a plan consistent with the ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines to achieve energy savings
• Help spread the word about the importance of energy efficiency to our client’s staff and community
• Support the ENERGY STAR Challenge, a national call-to-action to help improve the energy efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more
• Highlight clients’ achievements with recognition offered through ENERGY STAR

“Environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility – and today I’m pleased EcoGreenHotel is taking this motto to heart,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “By making smart energy choices, EcoGreenHotel is helping improve our nation’s energy and environmental outlook.”

In 2009, the company launched an online marketplace for green products and services at www.EcoGreenHotelStore.com. In addition to the online offerings, EcoGreenHotel provides customized consulting services in the areas of energy efficiency and certifications (LEED, Green Seal and Energy Star), tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry.

For more information about EcoGreenHotel, visit www.EcoGreenHotel.com or call 1-888-229-0213 for program details.

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