W San Francisco has earned LEED-EB (existing building) status for its sustainable efforts. Among the energy-efficient methods employed: More than 70 percent of guestroom lighting and 90 percent of back-of-house lighting is energy efficient, using CFLs, LEDs, motion sensors, and other technologies; the hotel’s HVAC cooling towers were replaced with energy-efficient models, saving 300 kWh/year; motion sensors power off HVAC in unoccupied guestrooms; and ENERGY STAR power management features are activated on all PCs. Furthermore, the hotel’s management is considering installing wind turbines on the hotel’s roof, which would be a first for a commercial building in the city. In addition, for meetings, the hotel offers local and organic food and beverage; W San Francisco also hosts zero-waste, carbon-neutral events through carbon offset credits.
W San Francisco Awarded LEED for Existing Buildings
The hotel has implemented a host of energy-saving methods, including the use of LEDs, motion sensors, and Energy Star power management for hotel computers.
W San Francisco Awarded LEED for Existing Buildings
The hotel has implemented a host of energy-saving methods, including the use of LEDs, motion sensors, and Energy Star power management for hotel computers.
