Windjammer first Vermont hotel to earn ENERGY STAR certification

On August 3, 2011 the Best Western Windjammer Inn and Conference Center in South Burlington, Vermont earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.
‘Earning the EPA ENERGY STAR certification displays the Best Western Windjammer Inn’s commitment to lowering energy usage and their overall carbon footprint, said Alan Hebert, Planning and Development Manager for Restaurants, Lodging and Ski Areas at Efficiency Vermont. ‘The hotel has proven that it is a leader within Vermont’s tourism industry by being the first hotel in Vermont to earn this designation.’
‘The Best Western Windjammer Inn and Conference Center is pleased to accept the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification in recognition of our energy efficiency efforts’ said Karen Wisehart, General Manager. ‘Through this achievement, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering our energy costs.’
Commercial buildings that earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The Best Western Windjammer Inn improved its energy performance by managing energy strategically across the entire organization and by making cost-effective improvements to its building.
EPA’s ENERGY STAR energy performance scale helps organizations assess how efficiently their buildings use energy relative to similar buildings nationwide. A building that scores a 75 or higher on EPA’s 1-100 scale may be eligible for ENERGY STAR certification. Commercial buildings that can earn the ENERGY STAR include offices, bank branches, data centers, financial centers, retail stores, courthouses, hospitals, hotels, K-12 schools, medical offices, supermarkets, dormitories, houses of worship, and warehouses.
For more information about ENERGY STAR Certification for Commercial Buildings: www.energystar.gov/labeledbuildings