green initiatives: achieving environmental excellence - pat maher, the maher group, llc
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Orbitz searches for it. RFP’s are asking for it. Are you getting your fair market share from it? Going green has moved beyond a market differentiator to a mainstream requirement. While there is not one accepted definition for “green,” learning and upholding best practices eliminates green washing accusations and satisfies guest expectations before they reach your lobby. This seminar you will learn the latest in lighting, recycling, water efficiencies, Energy Star, LEED, and new DOE regulations. You will also review the latest AH&LA’s minimum Environmental Requirements. Hear how the premier hotel companies are preparing to meet the needs of the future green traveler. The seminar is presented by Patrick Maher, partner of the Maher Group. LLC. Pat is responsible for the initiation of successful environmental programs for his clients. Pat evaluates an organization’s facilities, recommends eco-friendly products and procedures, conducts energy audits, reviews an organization’s carbon footprint, and develops opportunities for cost savings along with other benefits.TRANSCRIPT
“Achieving Hospitality Environmental
Excellence”
By: Pat MaherMarch, 2011
Agenda
US Hotel Industry Environmental Impact
AH&LA Green Environmental Program
Certification Programs New Administration’s
Proposed Energy Related Initiatives
Green Hotel Initiatives Currently in Development
US Hospitality Environmental Impact
$7.5B spent on utilities in 2009 ($225M in IN) 4.7% increase in utility costs 5th largest consumer of energy in commercial
buildings Estimated 13% utility reduction since 2001 Reducing CO2 emissions by 5.7M tons of
carbon ( 171k tons of carbon in IN) Increased RevPar by $ .62 for LSH and $1.35
for FSH
AH&LA Green Environmental Programs
Green Website 11 Minimum Environmental
Guidelines Green Guideline Challenge Green Resources and Partner
Programs EI Education Programs
Certification Programs
31 current State Programs with six in development
AH&LA Minimum Guidelines included in all State and NGO Programs
UN-TSC Criteria Update Apex Green Meeting Standards
Initiative FTC Revisions to Green Guides GSA 9/10 Travel Bulletin
New Administration’s Proposed Energy Related
Initiatives
Economic Stimulus Package has $20B for Green Investments
Major Energy Bill pending in House and Senate
Energy Labeling Bill for Buildings in House and Senate
Environmental Building Code Proposal in House
Green Hotel Initiatives Currently in Development
Product Sustainability Index EPEAT Sustainability Rating Initiatives for
TVs LED Technology in Lighting and
Electronics Key Card Guestroom Energy Management
Systems Occupancy Sensors in Digital Thermostats