“Achieving Hospitality Environmental Excellence” By: Pat Maher November, 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 2010  4.7% increase in utility costs  5 th largest consumer of energy in commercial buildings  Estimated 13% utility reduction since 2004  Reducing CO 2 emissions by 5.7M tons of carbon  Increased RevPar by $ 1.62 for LSH and $2.35 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  GSA Travel Program

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

Current Resources  The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Energy:  Department of Energy website on tax breaks for energy efficiency.  AH&LA green resource website:  Pat Maher contact information: