Green Lodging Michigan

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Green Lodging Michigan
Energy Office Dept. Labor Economic
Growth Dept. of Environmental Quality
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Overview

• Benefits
• Certification Process
• Requirements
• Environmental Initiatives
• Available Resources

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Cost Savings

• Efficiency Savings
• Lighting
• Water
• Building Envelope
• HVAC
• Appliances
• Waste Management

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Lighting

• How do lights waste money?
• Lighting Source Inefficiencies
• Transmission Losses
• Over Lighting
• Excessive On Hours

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Lighting Cont.

• What are some solutions?
• Replace Incandescent w/ CFLs
• Keep Fixtures Clean
• Remove Unneeded Lamps
• Turn Off Unused Lights

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Water Costs

• Municipal Water Sewer Bills
• Well Septic
• Water Softening
• Water Heating

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Water Solutions

• Low-flow Fixtures/Toilets
• Repair Leaks
• Linen Towel Reuse
• Insulate Hot Water Heater/Pipes
• Efficient Clothes/Dish Washers

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Building Envelope

• Convection Conduction
• Minimize Air Infiltration
• Reduce Heat Transfer
• Manage Sunlight

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HVAC

• Thermostat Setback

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HVAC Cont.

• Routine Maintenance
• Clean Filters/Coils
• Annual Inspections
• Repair Ductwork
• Equipment Upgrade
• Properly Sized
• Energy Star
• Lighting/Envelope/HVAC Relationship

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Appliances

• Kitchen
• Laundry
• Office
• Entertainment

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Waste Management

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Reduce Excess Packaging
• Compost Kitchen Waste
• Eliminate Use of Single Serve Items
• Donate Useful Items
• Recycle
• Purchase PC Recycled Goods

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Increased Competitiveness

• Product Differentiation
• Eco-tourists
• Earn Customer Loyalty
• Increase Marketability

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Improved Building Quality

• Maintenance
• Comfort
• Indoor Air Quality

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Protect the Environment

• Energy Consumption
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Hazardous Materials
• Water Consumption
• Waste

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Earn Recognition

• Plaque
• Publications
• State Conferences Meetings
• State Employee Hotel Listing

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Home Energy Rating System (HERS)

• 300 Rebate on Home Energy Rating for Applying to
  GLM
• Energy Efficiency Rating of Home (500-0)
• Understand Energy Costs of the Building
• Qualify for Energy Star Designation
• www.michigan.gov/eoresidential

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HERS Cont.

• Contact Roger Doherty
• Certificate w/ Instructions Forms
• List of qualified Home Energy Raters
• Facility Information
• Home Energy Rating Report
• Copy of Invoice from Home Energy Rater
• Completed Signed W-9
• Only Available to Michigan BBs which Apply for
  GLM Certification

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How Do I Join GLM?

• Application
• Facility Information
• Contact Information
• Environmental Team Members
• Commitment From Management

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Self-Assessment Checklist

• Environmental Policy
• Environmental policy with goals and objectives
  for environmental initiatives
• Communication Education
• Process available for public feedback
• Employees familiar with Environmental Policy
• Initiatives communicated to public

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Checklist Categories Cont.

• Air Quality
• HVAC checked annually for mold bacteria
• Energy Efficiency
• Energy use is reviewed annually
• Solid Waste Reduction
• Facility has a recycling program

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Checklist Categories Cont.

• Toxic Hazardous Waste
• Chemical storages have no floor drains or are
  plugged
• Water Conservation
• Water use is reviewed at least annually
• Purchasing
• Detergents contain 0.5 phosphorus

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Self-Assessment Checklist
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Certification Levels
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www.michigan.gov/greenlodging