Green Design Includes Solar Power, Reductions in CO2, Decrease in Water Use
SAN FRANCISCO, CA., JUNE 2, 2009 – C&F Consulting, Inc., an energy efficiency and green building company, certified the first hotel in the world to earn Gold level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Operations and Maintenance (LEED® EBO&M) certification. C&F Consulting, Inc. has over 20 years of experience in the energy management and conservation field. The firm focuses on reducing operating costs and implementing operational policies that help maintain efficiencies over time.
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED® is an internationally recognized green building certification system. The system outlines best practices for buildings in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable grounds, healthy indoor air quality, and environmentally friendly materials. The net affect for engaging in green building practices is reducing operating costs, minimizing resource consumption, improving air quality, and implementing marketing strategies. There are four levels of rating: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum
C&F Consulting, Inc. worked closely with Hotel Carlton to deliver a LEED® certification within 6 months. The firm assisted with building energy benchmarking and analysis, the creation of integrated, environmentally friendly pest management polices, material and supply purchasing polices, and calculating water use reduction to name a few.
To receive the LEED-EB O&M Gold rating, Hotel Carlton achieved:
- Energy Star Score – 100
- Annual CO2 Reduction from Energy Policy – 167 Tons
- 9% On-Site Renewable (Solar) Energy Production
- Occupant Controlled Lighting in 100% of Work Spaces
- 27% Reduction in Water Use
- 75% Reduction in Average Vehicle Ridership
- 80% Waste Diversion from Landfills
“We were able to take Hotel Carlton’s commitment to the environment to the next level by certifying their building as a green building through a credible third party rating system. We can truly quantify the reduction in operation expenses as a result of energy conservation measures, which is a win-win for our client’s bottom line and for the environment,” said Moe Fakih, the green building consulting firm’s CEO.
“We are thrilled and proud that we can now say Hotel Carlton is LEED-EB O&M Gold certified, making it the highest rated hotel by LEED standards in San Francisco,” said Pamela Flank, the hotel’s general manager. “Sustainability makes good business sense because it conserves resources. Every operations decision we make at the hotel is filtered through our mission to reduce our impact on the environment. C&F Consulting, Inc. made the certification process easier for us.”
