EcoGreenHotel member’s new laundry technology passes stringent test

A revolutionary laundry system developed by an EcoGreenHotel member company is making a big splash in hotel laundry rooms across the country.

In fact, New Jersey-based National Energy Services Company’s (NES) Ozone Laundry
System has reduced one New York hotel’s annual carbon emissions by a startling 240,000
pounds.

The Columbia Sussex Corporation’s Melville Marriott Hotel on Long Island recently
reported the reduction, along with high praise for the way the NES team handled the
installation.

Scott P. Cooney, financial compliance analyst for Columbia Sussex Corporation, said that
his company conducted exhaustive research on the ozone laundry system before
contracting with NES to install it.

“We were most impressed that the National Energy Services Company team took the time to survey our property, staff and vendors in order to completely understand the Melville Marriott's operations and develop property-specific performance benchmarks,” Cooney explained. “More importantly, National Energy Services Company gathered base utility readings and set pre-trial standards prior to installation, which they then used to demonstrate and document actual post-installation results immediately, proving instant achievement of the performance targets as promised."

Ozone laundry systems rely on activated air – or ozone – that is infused into the water. Ozone is a strong oxidizing agent that reduces the amount of chemicals and energy needed to clean the laundry.

NES president John Grillo explained that his company’s ozone laundry system can help green hotels rack up major savings while also helping the environment.

“Our ozone laundry system can reduce laundering costs by more than 50 percent by decreasing or eliminating the need for hot water during the washing process,” Grillo said. “Ozone reduces the amount of residual alkalide in the laundry, thereby eliminating the need for fabric softener. With fewer products to purchase, hotels spend less to achieve the same results. In fact, the average 250-room hotel can save $36,000 a year by installing one of our systems.”

Staff at the Melville Marriott noted “an immediate improvement in the laundry results,” said general manager Jennifer McGuigan.

“Not only will our guests know that we are doing our part to help the environment by reducing our annual carbon footprint by 240,000 pounds, but I am sure they will also appreciate the fresher, brighter, softer linens,” added McGuigan.

EcoGreenHotel president Scott Parisi said NES’s ozone laundry technology adds to the ever-expanding menu of environmentally friendly options currently available to the green hospitality industry.

“This system is truly a game-changer for the sustainable hospitality industry,” Parisi said. “I’m greatly encouraged by the results the Melville Marriott has achieved from using this exciting technology, and I’m proud to have NES as a valued member of EcoGreenHotel.”

About National Energy Services Co.: National Energy Services Company provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive and cost-driven energy products and management aimed at lowering energy consumption and helping its customers buy energy more efficiently. Its services include the Ozone Laundry System (OLS), Lighting Upgrades, Mechanical Systems (HVAC), Water/Sewer Conservation Methods and Energy Management. National Energy Services is a member of the "Green" Hotels Association (GHA), EcoGreenHotel and the U.S Green Building Council, organizations that provide builders and managers with responsible energy conservation techniques. To learn more about NES, visit www.nescorporation.com.

About EcoGreenHotel: EcoGreenHotel is a resource designed for green hospitality professionals to learn about the latest industry news, products and services. The company also conducts green audits of hotel buildings and operations and creates custom plans for properties to develop and implement environmental management systems. Additionally, EcoGreenHotel hosts on-site workshops and staff training, and guides facilities through the LEED certification process. To learn more about EcoGreenHotel, visit www.EcoGreenHotel.com.
 

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