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Chuck Smith Scheduled to Speak at WaterSmart Innovations 2013

hoteladmin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:58:16 +0000

Integrated Water & Energy Solutions for the Hospitality Industry

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 – 1:35-2:35 , Las Vegas, Nevada

Hilton Concord Electric Vehicle Charging Station Goes Live!

hoteladmin — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:32:19 +0000

Newest Addition To The Ongoing Sustainability Initiatives At Hilton Concord

The newly renovated Hilton Concord has added an expansive Electric Vehicle Charging Station to serve hotel guests and the community as part of its ongoing Sustainability Initiatives. Hilton Concord, located in San Francisco’s East Bay, is owned and operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton Concord has embarked upon a long term and dedicated committment to becoming an industry leader in sustainability. The addition of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station is a milestone along the hotel’s path towards the goal of becoming one of the top sustainable hotels in California.

Hotels Charging Up Green Initiatives

hoteladmin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:58:05 +0000

Hilton Concord is known as the largest EV charging station in the SF Bay and the only hospitality property with DCFC Fast Chargers. This article by Hotel Interactive talks more about this being a way for hotels to stand out in the marketplace.

Hotels are going “green” and one of the more unique ways is by installing electric vehicle charging stations. As we all know concern for the environment is a way for hotels to stand out in a crowded marketplace, meet client needs and expectations, and “do the right thing” for the planet. And charging stations can make a statement and drive business to a property that is way beyond the customer’s current expectations.

Tesla, Model S is the first car to be charged on Hilton Concord’s ECOtality EV Charging System

hoteladmin — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:24:56 +0000

Tesla, Model S is the first car to be charged on Hilton Concord’s ECOtality EV Charging System. Hilton Concord is the largest hospitality charging station (6 Level II units ) and the only hospitality property with a DCFC fast charging capability in the San Francisco Bay area. On the same day we had several Nissan LEAF owners come in to charge their electric vehicles.

Hilton Concord – Largest EV Charging Station in East Bay San Francisco

hoteladmin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:00:08 +0000

February 1, 2013 - CEO, Chuck Smith of Hotel Sustainability Solutions, Inc. (HSSI) announces that the Hilton Concord, Concord, California is completing the installation of two (2) DCFC Fast Chargers and six (6) Level ll (slow chargers) with one (1) being ADA Compliant in a partnership between the Hilton Concord and Ecotality. Commissioning of all units is expected by February 1, 2013. This will establish Hilton Concord as the largest hospitality EV Charging station in the East Bay of San Francisco and the only hospitality property offering a DCFC Fast Charging service to its overnight guests, day meeting guests, restaurant patrons and the general public. Smith said “ The growth in the electric car market and the need for connecting charging stations, will give owners, business travelers and rentals a greater comfort in traveling via electric vehicles. It is important to enable further growth in sustainability achievement offered by electric vehicles”.

The Hilton Concord is a full service hotel combining a total package for the electric car enthusiast – rest – food and EV charged vehicles ready to go! This is the “33rd Sustainability Initiative” implemented by HSSI on behalf of ownership, Interstate Hotels & Resorts Worldwide at the Hilton Concord, Concord, CA further demonstrating their “Sustainability Leadership in Hospitality”.

Hilton Concord Sustainability Rebates

hoteladmin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:02:56 +0000

January 11, 2013 – Hilton Concord Rebates Received to Date = $121,752.69

Window Film Completed

hoteladmin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:30:57 +0000

December 31,2012 - CEO Chuck Smith of Hotel Sustainability Solutions, Inc. (HSSI) announces the completion of the Window Film Application to the Hilton Concord’s east & west facing 11 story tower elevations. Window Innovations installed window film on approximately 329 guest rooms and entrance ways totaling 12,300 square feet. The installation has reduced the transmission of solar, infrared and ultraviolet from 67.67% to only 16.4% enabling the room temperatures to change from 7-10 degrees and acting as a heat shield for heat loss. Combined with the guest room and public space- Pelican Energy Management System- a change of the room temperature setbacks will generate significant energy savings. PG&E provided a rebate of $16,560.45 as an incentive towards the cost of implementing the initiative by HSSI.

This implementation is one of 33 sustainability initiatives implemented by HSSI on behalf of ownership, Interstate Hotels & Resorts Worldwide at the Hilton Concord, Concord, CA and demonstrates Interstate’s commitment to achieving Sustainability Leadership in the hospitality industry. The Hilton Concord is Interstates ”Sustainability Flagship.”

Hilton Concord Sustainability Initiatives – 33 Implemented to date!

hoteladmin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:50:38 +0000

December 5, 2012 – Hilton Concord Sustainability Initiatives – Current and Planned

LED Parking Lot Retrofit

hoteladmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:55:23 +0000

November 30,2012 - The parking Lot at the Hilton Concord, Concord, CA has been transformed into an Energy Saving landscape through the installation of thirty-eight (38) LED CREE motion sensor fixtures. Chuck Smith CEO, Hotel Sustainability Solutions, Inc. announces the recent implementation and wishes to thank Debbie Daniels of Associated Lighting Representative (ALR) and Tony Reyes of Reyes Electric who assisted greatly in executing the program.

HSSI is contracted to develop and implement a sustainability prototype for Interstate Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The LED retrofit replaced 400 Watt mercury vapor lighting with 204 Watt CREE LED and a step down power to 143 Watts in inactive periods. The motion sensors immediately return to full power with any motion within the fixtures coverage area. “The reduced energy will be a major contributor to the Hilton Concord’s overall energy saving objectives”, Smith said. Guests and employees along with management are very pleased with the results. The system has added to an enhanced guest experience and has contributed to upgrading security within the parking and travel lane areas. Smith also stated that the CRI of 90+, the true white light and the illumines output has yielded a much greater end result than expected.

Hilton Concord is the “Sustainability Flagship” for Interstate and to date 33 sustainability initiatives have been implemented by HSSI on behalf of ownership, Interstate Hotels & Resorts Worldwide at the Hilton Concord, Concord, CA . The Hilton Concord has established itself as an industry Leader in Sustainability through the leadership of Jack Hlavac, General Manager.

PG&E + Hilton Concord Video Released

hoteladmin — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:55:36 +0000

November 9, 2012 – The Hilton Concord has been working with Pacific Gas and Electric on all things sustainable. Take a walk through the Hilton Concord in Northern California to see what has been accomplished with HSSI as a major contributor.

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