Hilton has launched a new a turnkey design package for U.S.-based owners and developers of Home2 Suites designed to lower operational energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
The Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype was developed in response to evolving energy markets and growing industry demand for “scalable, practical sustainability solutions,” the company said in a statement announcing the new initiative. The package is Hilton’s first prototype designed with zero operational emissions to be made widely available to hotel owners and developers. It combines all-electric systems, on-site and off-site renewable energy and an enhanced building envelope to reduce operational energy costs for owners while creating a stronger return on investment over the life of the property (compared with a traditional Home2 Suites prototype).
Based on a modeling analysis conducted across 13 U.S. cities, the design is expected to:
- Increase energy efficiency by 30 percent;
- Support increased property valuation;
- Reduce annual energy costs by 18–40 percent; and
- Reduce operational carbon emissions by 440 metric tons.*
“At Hilton, we know that sustainability solutions are most impactful when they are scalable, practical and make strong business sense to help power the future of responsible travel,” Jean Garris Hand, vice president and global head, sustainability & responsible business, Hilton, said in the statement. “Our owners, many of whom operate small businesses, are facing rising energy costs and are looking for a turnkey option to lower operating expenses, improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. With the Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype, Hilton is working to demonstrate that sustainable innovation can also be a driver of long-term business value.”
“Since its launch, Home2 Suites has been built on a foundation of innovation, efficient solutions and flexible design. That innovative spirit remains at the core of the brand today, shaping everything from our flexible prototype and operational efficiencies to the amenities and experiences designed for extended stay travelers. This optional prototype represents the natural next step in that commitment,” said Talene Staab, brand leader, Home2 Suites by Hilton. “As the brand continues to grow across the country, Home2 Suites gives Hilton a powerful platform and opportunity to lead a forward-looking solution that can help owners reduce energy use and operating costs at scale, while continuing to deliver the reliable, extended-stay experience guests know and love.”
*According to Hilton, these calculations depend on market conditions and are compared to a traditional Home2 Suites prototype model utilizing traditional energy sources like natural gas or nonrenewable grid-sourced electricity.