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12 Energy Star Update H&MM September 3, 2007 | HotelMotel.com www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition Energy systems Continued from page 8 Group, (an Energy Star service and product provider), paybacks for in-room EMS usually fall in the range of one to three years. The keycard system, which is more widely used outside the U.S., requires that guests insert their room key into a receptacle on the wall near the door. The system works as a master override to the room’s electrical equipment. If no card is inserted when the guest leaves the room, the room powers down to a preprogrammed state (for example, the lights and TV might turn off and any HVAC equipment will revert to a predeﬁned temperature). When the guest returns and the card is reinserted, the equipment will return to its previous settings and the guest will have full control of the room’s systems again. The thermal/motion sensor system works along the same lines. Instead of a keycard to indicate occupancy, however, the system relies on sensors that can be part of a thermostat unit or placed at various locations in the room. One major difference between the two technologies has to do with installation. Keycard systems must be hard-wired to communicate with the room’s components, while thermal/motion detection systems can be either hard-wired or can operate via direct digital control. While in-room EMS cannot be the sole foundation of a strategic approach to energy management, it can make a strong energy program even stronger. Your property’s bottom line will improve as its contribution to Be our guest. Check out RETROAIRE’s complete line of air conditioners and heat pumps. VPAC Vertical Stacked PTAC’s/PTHP’s Choose the VPAC/VPHP Corner-Concealed, Vertical Stacked Units that are ideal for new construction and renovation, for both single and suite room designs. • Dual motors – quiet operation. • Condition multiple rooms with ducting from one system. • No condensate drain needed. (most models) • Supplemental electric or hydronic heat options. climate change decreases, and your guests will sleep soundly knowing that they have not had to sacriﬁce their comfort. “We believe that occupancybased guest room controls provide us with a comprehensive solution to energy management and guest satisfaction,” said John Lembo, senior director of energy for the North American hotel division for Starwood (an Energy Star partner). “Over the past seven years, we have installed dozens of these systems and reduced energy usage signiﬁcantly.” In-room EMS is not a onesize-ﬁts-all solution, and should be conﬁgured for your speciﬁc hotel type. There are a number of Energy Star service and product providers that can help evaluate which EMS system is right for your hotel. For more information about Energy Star, the Energy Star service and product provider program, and the Energy Star Guidelines for strategic energy management, visit www. energystar.gov to help you achieve your energy cost savings and carbon reduction goals. hmm@questex.com Stuart Brodsky is national program manager, commercial property markets, Energy Star, United States Environmental Protection Agency. RetroAire Thru-The-Wall Units For thru-the-wall PTAC / PTHP replacement and renovation, look to RetroAire for the most comprehensive selection of quiet, efficient, dependable and economical air-conditioning/heating solutions. • Replacement chassis for 50 plus models from more than 20 original manufacturers. • Designed to retrofit into existing wall IN THE details cabinetry. sleeves and Details summary Detail point 800.228.9364 Detail point 5780 Detail point Success Drive, News Briefs Jeffrey Fisher, former c.e.o. and president of Innkeepers USA Trust, formed two companies to develop, acquire and operate hotels in the United States. Fisher Property Group and Island Hospitality Management are both based in Palm Beach, Fla. Island Hospitality Management, a third-party, independent management company, will operate the 79 properties previously managed by Innkeepers Hospitality, and all hotels acquired and developed by Fisher Property Group. Fisher Property Group will focus on the extended-stay segment, Fisher said. Compiled by Stephanie Ricca, sricca@questex.com Rome, NY 13440 www.retroaire.com retroaire@enviromaster.com The right fit for comfort AN BRAND Gas & Oil-Fired Hot Water & Steam Boilers / Electric Boilers / Hydronic Controls / Baseboard Radiation / Indirect-Fired Water Heaters / Gas & Oil-Fired Furnaces / Ductless Mini-Split Air-Conditioning Systems / Hydronic Air Handlers / VPAC’s & VPHP’s / Replacement PTAC Chassis CIRCLE NO. 107 http://HotelMotel.com http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition http://www.energystar.gov http://www.energystar.gov http://www.retroaire.com http://www.retroaire.com

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