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New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program |
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Green Lodging News provides the latest updates on environmental initiatives in the lodging industry as well as links to vendors and other resources. Best Practices Survey developed by Ceres, a group of businesses (including Northeast Utilities, parent company of PSNH) dedicated to reducing their environmental impact and building consumer demand through their business needs. This survey is used to identify convention sites and lodging facilities that are preferable based on their survey results. Habitat Suites Environmental Practices Handbook—A multitude of common sense examples for environmental initiatives. This hotel in Texas was not built with the environment in mind, but has made every effort to become an environmental champion. Hotel Triton markets Eco-Rooms – you can too! GreenBiz.Com provides resources on business, environment and improving the bottom line. Interesting articles on businesses working toward sustainability. |
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nhsaves, provides information on scheduling a free audit with your energy provider to review what programs and rebates are available to increase your energy efficiency. (In addition to lighting upgrades, the core utilities also cover up to 50% of the installed cost of occupancy sensors, electric hot water measures, walk-in cooler controls, air conditioning, programmable thermostats and other custom projects. NHSLP urges you to take advantage of these funds!) The website also features valuable links to energy efficiency websites. To find out more, contact your electric service provider … (contacts listed are the Small Business Energy Efficiency Program coordinators) www.psnh.com Anne Karczmarczyk, 634-2760 www.unitil.com Keith Frischlag, 773-6458 www.nationalgridus.com/granitestate/ Mark Siegal, (508) 421-7296 www.nhec.com Bill Smith, 536-8673 Your nhsaves Product Catalog (contact your utility for a hard copy)
AH & LA’s Good Earthkeeping program provides information and links to numerous Energy Star sites and financial evaluation tools. Energy Star for Hospitality - website with detailed comparison information for larger lodging facilities, as well ideas for developing strategies for energy management. Energy Star Quantity Quotes - connects institutional and corporate purchasers with suppliers who sell Energy Star qualified light bulbs and fixtures, clothes washers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, refrigerators and room air conditioners in bulk. |
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Waste Reduction in the Lodging Industry - NHDES pamphlet on practical waste reduction ideas for the New Hampshire Lodging industry.
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NH Pollution Prevention website - provides interesting articles in their newsletter section and also contact information for assistance. Free audits are provided. |
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http://www.des.state.nh.us/swtas/lamplist.htm - Listing of vendors in New Hampshire that will properly dispose of fluorescent lighting, ballasts and devices. Provided by the NHDES. More sustainable dinnerware products ... Green Seal certified cleaning products. Green Seal certified paints and coatings. Green Seal certified paper products – including office, towels, etc. Green Seal certified floor care products. http://www.conservatree.org/paper/Choose/SmallQuanGuide.shtml - Listing of tree-free and recycled paper vendors – small quantity orders. |
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Water Conservation Tips developed by NHDES and NHLRA for the New Hampshire Lodging Industry EPA Publication on Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Energy Star for Hospitality offers energy saving tips and tools to help control your energy costs. The Portfolio Manager is a great tool to track your energy use and create customized reports. Partner with ENERGY STAR to demonstrate your commitment to improving the energy performance of your building portfolio. Take the ENERGY STAR Challenge and begin benchmarking your buildings. Show your employees and customers that you are committed to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. |
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WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, makes it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment. Look for the WaterSense label to choose quality, water-efficient products. Explore the links below to learn about WaterSense labeled products, saving water, and how businesses and organizations can partner with WaterSense. |
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WasteWise Partners can use the resources below to develop and sustain a waste reduction program: Tools and recommendations for planning an effective waste reduction program, data sources and calculators to determine the environmental and economic benefits of your waste reduction program, Baseline (for new partners) and annual (for all partners) data reporting forms, instructions, and sample forms, Press releases and articles, Free, tailored technical assistance from the information specialists at the WasteWise Helpline. Answers to questions frequently asked of the Helpline. |