Energy Statistics

The Value

• 17 million US travelers consider ECO factors when selecting hotels (2002)
• 70% willing to pay $75 more per week
• Strengthens brand loyalty & value
• National PR, Online, word of mouth
• Reduced operating cost
• Environmental impact reduction

U.S. buildings consumption

• 36% of total energy use and 65% of electricity consumption.
• Restaurants use 33% of all retail energy use, #1 in retail
• 30% of greenhouse gas emissions
• 30% of raw materials use
• 30% of waste output
• 12% of potable water consumption

Electric use in U.S.

• One quarter of the United States annual electric bill, $34 billion, comes from lighting.
• More than 20% of the electricity generated in the U.S. is used for lighting alone.
• Approximately half of this energy is wasted lighting empty rooms or as heat produced by inefficient bulbs and lighting fixtures.
• By using energy efficient lighting you can save up to 70% on your monthly electric bill.

Energy conservation through lighting

• Simplest and least costly way to reduce energy use
• Has the largest impact on energy & cost reduction