Saving Big on Energy at Grand America Hotel
The Grand America is saving 2.6 million kilowatt-hours of energy a year, thanks to a recently-completed project aimed at cutting back on energy demand.
August 25, 2017
The Grand America Hotel is saving 2.6 million kilowatt-hours of energy a year, thanks to a recently-completed lighting project.
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The six Grand Moscatelli Chandeliers in The Grand America's Grand Ballroom are 12 in diameter and at the time of the hotels opening in 2001 were the largest bronze and crystal chandeliers ever made. The bulbs in these chandeliers, as well as 24,000 light bulbs throughout the hotel, were updated with LED lighting and are an excellent example of old-world elegance shining with modern technology. Since LED lamps are long-lasting, this upgrade not only saves on energy costs but maintenance as well.[/caption]
The hotel invested $550,000, of which Rocky Mountain Power provided $251,596 in wattsmart Business incentives, resulting in annual savings equivalent to the energy needed to power nearly 300 average-size homes.
The project made good business sense and is a win for us as well as our guests, said Chris Erickson, The Grand Americas Hotel Manager. We reduced our power usage per guest room and meeting room , and the light is warm and brighter which enhances the guest experience.
For more than a decade The Grand America has been partners with Rocky Mountain Powers wattsmart Business Program, which offers technical expertise and cash incentives for improving the energy efficiency of businesses. The partnership has helped the hotel to become approximately 90 percent LED.
More information on saving energy and incentives for business and home owners can be found at wattsmart.com .