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For more information, call 1-800-431-3000, or visit us at hdsupplysolutions.com and visit Booth 1762 at IH/M&RS in November. hanging your property’s lighting is an easy way to make an immediate impact on energy efficiency. HD Supply Facilities Maintenance can help you identify the upgrades needed to decrease energy consumption and provide a quick return on your investment. HD Supply has the expertise to provide a lighting audit of your property. The ﬁrst step of an audit is to develop a baseline of current energy usage. This includes assessing the number and types of lights, their locations, and the amount of time they are in use. To conduct a full ﬁnancial analysis, data about the local utility rate structure and average charges for energy (kWH) and demand (kW) are collected. We also determine whether there are rebates from local utility companies to help subsidize the purchase of energy-efﬁcient lighting. 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In addition, guests contribute a great deal to waste. A typical occupied guestroom generates between one to two pounds of waste on a noncheckout day. Much of this waste is recyclable. By using speciﬁcally marked recycling bins, your staff can prevent recyclable materials from being mixed in with common garbage. Choosing your heating and cooling systems based on higher efﬁciencies can help reduce energy usage and control operational costs. GE Zoneline packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pump units offer the highest overall Energy Efﬁciency Ratings (EER) and Coefﬁcient of Performance (COP) ratings in the industry. Our high Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings mean less outdoor noise penetrating through the unit. JS Fiber Co., Inc. will introduce its Dynasty top-of-the-bed treatments at the IH/ M&RS. JS Fiber continues to lead the hospitality industry with the introduction of duvet comforters and mattress toppers. 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Hotel & Motel Management - October 15, 2007 Contents Concord Sets Goal to Double Portfolio Leaders: Budgetel Brand Off and Running Pension Funds Put More Capital Into Hotels Perspective Letter to the Editor At Your Risk Consultant's Corner Sales Clinic On Finance Guest Column Trends & Stats Industry Leaders Say Healthy Times Will Continue Eco-Concious Hotels Looks for Certification Events Removing Chemicals, Suds from Housekeeping Products Handhelds Help Track Safe Activity People on The Move Awards Transactions Supplier News Ad/Editorial Index Bath Trends Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out

Hotel & Motel Management - October 15, 2007

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