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Hotel Case Study

Hotel Case Study. San Francisco Green Business Program. Galleria Park Hotel 191 Sutter Street, San Francisco 177 guest rooms | 99,000 sq ft

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Hotel Case Study

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  1. Hotel Case Study San Francisco Green Business Program

  2. Galleria Park Hotel 191 Sutter Street, San Francisco 177 guest rooms | 99,000 sq ft Nestled between San Francisco's Union Square and the Financial District, Galleria Park is a true urban oasis that fills a unique niche among boutique hotels with its distinct, inviting style. As a recognized San Francisco Green Business, Galleria Park implemented many green initiatives that are both financially and environmentally beneficial. Highlights of Green Achievements Energy Conservation: • Upgraded to CFLs, LEDs and T8 lamps in guest rooms and common areas with rebates of over $20,000 • Purchasing ENERGY STAR air conditioners and refrigerators to replace old appliances Waste Reduction: • Uses recycled paper products, such as toilet paper, paper towels, paper pads, and marketing collateral • Provides in-room recycling and trains staff to sort waste Water Conservation: • Instituted “Green Dreams” bed linen and towel reuse program • Upgraded all water fixtures to low flow toilets, faucets, and showerheads Pollution Prevention: • Switched to low-toxic cleaning products that the staff now prefer • Changed to environmentally friendly garment cleaner that provides wet cleaning • Offers pre-tax deductions for employee commuter expenses to encourage use of public transit

  3. Galleria Park Hotel Results Note to Mark: We would like to line up the units in this column to make it clear they are different for each measure. Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CO2) Reduced = 613,883 lbs/yr 3 These initiatives also reduced hazardous waste by 15,292 gallons/yr, fuel by 13,050 gallons/yr, and grease waste by 2,400 gallons/yr. 1Cost savings based on 2010 rates for energy ($0.169/kWh), waste ($0.94/lbs) and water ($0.00519/gal). 2Waste costs saved based on total potentialsavings from recycling and composting. 3Includes greenhouse gas reductions from energy, fuel, waste diversion, water, and environmentally preferable purchasing. Source: 2011 The Benefits of the Green Business Program: Quantifying the environmental, social and economic benefits of greening the workplace. San Francisco Department of the Environment, SooHaylett.

  4. Mini Case Studies • Hotel Monaco • Reached 80% diversion from landfill with annual savings of $120,000 by eliminating disposables in cafeteria and bottled water, instituting in-room recycling, and having dedicated staff sort waste internally • Marriott Marquis • Replaced 1,500 inefficient toilets with high efficiency toilets (1.28 gpf) with rebates of over $170,000, resulting in a reduction of 22% of total onsite water use and significantly reduced water and waste water costs • Hotel Nikko • Replaced incandescent lights and MR-16 lamps with 2,270 CFLs in guestrooms, elevators and escalators. Replaced 30 T12 fluorescent lights with T8s in swimming pool area. Saving over $83,000 annually with a rebate of over $27,000 and a payback of less than one month.

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