EcoGreenHotel provides sustainable solutions to support the hospitality industry in reducing environmental footprints and strengthening financial performance. It has four divisions that specialize in energy solutions, sustainability solutions, and online resources. The energy solutions division identifies energy efficient strategies through technologies, incentives, and purchasing. The sustainability division assists with certifications and implementing waste/sustainability strategies. Case studies show projects achieving positive cash flows and short returns on investment through energy savings and incentives.

1. EcoGreenHotel – Supporting Hospitality Sustainability
Strengthening Bottom-Line Performance Through Innovative Sustainable Solutions
Corporate
Profile
EcoGreenHotel LLC Skype: parisiscott
11803 Kingston Pike Suite 217 Tel: 888.229.0213
Knoxville, TN 37934 Email: info@ecogreenhotel.com

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Our Solutions
EcoGreenHotel supports and provides sustainable solutions to the hospitality industry. We have assisted
hotels and resorts throughout North America reduce their environmental footprint through water and energy
technologies. Our experience with Effective Technologies, utility rebates, low interest green loan programs,
grants and tax advantages allow us to support Energy Reduction Projects that will create positive cash flow
and add value to your real estate investment.
EcoGreenHotel is segmented into four divisions specializing in various aspects of sustainability as related to
the hospitality industry.
Energy Solutions Division
EcoGreenHotel supports hotels to identify energy efficient strategies that reduce a property’s energy usage
and overall environmental impact. As owner’s agents and through our vendor neutral approach, we find the
right technologies, products and solutions to deliver the best quality and value for all our clients. We specialize
in identifying and taking advantage of incentives, grants, rebates and loan programs that are available through
federal, state and local agencies. Our energy solutions include:
§ Energy Star Benchmarking
§ E2A Program = Energy Efficiency Analysis
§ Energy Project Management
§ Renewable Energy Evaluation and Strategy Development
§ Low Interest Loan Technical Analysis and Administration
§ New Build Energy Efficiency and Modeling
§ Third Party Energy Purchasing
Sustainability Solutions Division
EcoGreenHotel strives to demonstrate that sustainability can, and should be, an integral part of the hospitality
industry and, more broadly, everyday business practice. Our sustainability solutions include:
§ Certification Support: EcoRooms and EcoSuites, LEED, Green Seal, Green Key and Energy
Star Labeling
§ Sustainable Development Analysis & Strategy Implementation
§ Waste Benchmarking & Reduction Strategy Implementation
§ Training & Education
§ Green Internet Marketing
EcoGreenHotel.com and EcoGreenHotelStore.com
EcoGreenHotel.com provides resources and tools for hotel owners, operators and developers that strive to
operate sustainable hotel operations. EcoGreenHotel.com contains green products and solutions, industry
“green” news, basic environmental overview and other tools like checklists, green project ideas, book lists, and
resourceful links for a more sustainable hotel operation.
EcoGreenHotelStore.com is an online marketplace selling green and sustainable products that support the
hospitality industry.
EcoGreenHotel
–
888.229.0213
or
info@ecogreenhotel.com
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Energy Solutions Division
Our energy solutions include:
§ Energy Star Benchmarking
§ E2A Program = Energy Efficiency Analysis
§ Energy Project Management
§ Renewable Energy Evaluation and Strategy Development
§ Low Interest Loan Technical Analysis and Administration
§ New Build Energy Efficiency and Modeling
§ Third Party Energy Purchasing
Energy Efficiency Analysis Program Details
§ Benchmarking hotel property’s current energy consumption
§ Recommendations of proven energy conservations including:
Example Phase One ECM’s
ü Energy management systems
ü LED lighting upgrades
ü Laundry Technologies
ü Pool and hot tub technologies
ü Window energy conservation
Example Phase Two ECM’s
ü Cogeneration
ü Renewable energy source: Solar PV and Solar Thermal
§ Funding opportunities through local utility rebate programs, state and federal grants and incentives
§ Revenue creation through demand response programs
§ Cash flow summary
§ Green Hotel Certification and Marketing Opportunities
EcoGreenHotel
–
888.229.0213
or
info@ecogreenhotel.com
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E2A Cash Flow Example:
Sample Project A
Property: Hilton Garden Inn – Nashville/Smyrna, TN
Number of Rooms: 112
Year Built: 2006
SCOPE OF PROJECT
LED Lighting and Censoring Upgrade, Ozone Solution, Hot Water Boiler Management System, Occupancy
Based Energy Management System, Salt Chlorine Generators, Liquid Pool Blanket, Recycling and Waste
Management Strategy.
Pathway Lending Low Interest EILP: 5%
TVA Utility Rebate $13,512
1st Year Annual Fuel Savings: $29,572
1st Year Savings on Maintenance $1,722
Total Project Cost $76,134
Five Year Positive Cash Flow (Including Escalation) $162,435
Simple Return on Investment (Including Escalation) 2.43 years
Sample Project B
Property: Hostelling International – NY Manhattan, NY
Number of Rooms: 92
Year Built: 1856
SCOPE OF PROJECT
Energy Purchasing Strategy, LED Lighting and Censoring Upgrade, Ozone Solution, Variable Frequency
Drives, Occupancy Based Energy Management System, Window Conservation
NYSERDA Rebates $41,267
1st Year Energy Purchasing Savings $69,167
1st Year Annual Energy Efficiency Savings: $55,745
1st Year Savings on Maintenance $1,925
Total Project Cost $82,334
1st Year Positive Cash Flow $85,770
EcoGreenHotel
–
888.229.0213
or
info@ecogreenhotel.com
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Sustainability Solutions Division
Our sustainability solutions include:
§ Certification Support: EcoRooms and EcoSuites, LEED, Green Seal, Green Key and
Energy Star Labeling
§ Sustainable Development Analysis & Strategy Implementation
§ Waste Benchmarking & Reduction Strategy Implementation
§ Training & Education
§ Green Internet Marketing
EGH Solutions are alligned with
strategies to achieve LEED,
Green Seal, Green Key and
Energy Star Certifications as
well as state and local
programs.
Illustration displays recent
growth of green hotel
certification programs
Training & Education Solution
• Green Team creation
• Coach Green Team to formulate actions plans and goals = strategy
• Consistent follow up to insure proper execution of strategy
• Onsite property training sessions conducted by an EcoGreenHotel Sustainability Professional,
which includes green sustainable practice manuals and procedures
• Our educational tools support practices acceptable by the USGBC for LEED accreditations,
which includes:
o Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
o Green Cleaning Practices
o Solid Waste Management
o Integrated Pest Management Policies
EcoGreenHotel
–
888.229.0213
or
info@ecogreenhotel.com
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Green Hotel Marketing Solution
The Internet has changed forever the way consumers plan and purchase travel. Marketing your
property's green initiatives must be a crucial part of your hotel's comprehensive direct internet
marketing strategy. Our green marketing solutions includes:
§ Align sustainability message with existing strategies
§ Creation and distribution of multiple press releases to both online and offline publications
§ Creation, design and development of property specific
MicroSite leading to booking page
§ EcoFeature distribution to EcoGreenHotel’s database of
250+ media outlets including Hotel News Resource
§ Strategic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search
Engine Marketing (SEM) campaigns
§ Organic search results on Bing, Google and Yahoo search
engines
§ Coaching your property to engage in Social Marketing
Example: EcoGreenHotel has developed and
implemented SEO strategies for the
Homewood Suites Oakland Waterfront
including the creation and launch of a
MicroSite. This MicroSite continuously
populates in multiple first page search results
for “Oakland Green Hotels” on Google, Bing
and Yahoo.
EcoGreenHotel
–
888.229.0213
or
info@ecogreenhotel.com
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EcoGreenHotel.com
Green Hotel Resources, Ideas, News, Events & More…
Sustainability is an ever-evolving field, and as
hospitality sustainability EcoExperts, we’re
constantly learning new things. Instead of
keeping it to ourselves – we share our
knowledge!
EcoGreenHotel provides online resource,
publication editorials and tools!
The resourceful website, www.ecogreenhotel.com, provides valuable information including green
products and services, industry “green” news, basic environmental guidelines and other tools such as
checklists, project ideas, book lists, green events, and links to industry-related resources.
EcoGreenHotelStore.com
An online marketplace that offers a broad
range of eco-friendly and sustainable
products that supports environmental
purchasing for hotels.
EcoGreenHotel
–
888.229.0213
or
info@ecogreenhotel.com
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Our Leadership Team
SCOTT PARISI CHA, PRESIDENT
Scott is a veteran hospitality professional now leading the EcoGreenHotel team. Scott’s background in
hospitality and passion for the environment has supported the creation and implementation of branded energy
and sustainability programs proven successful in both franchise and independent hotels. Scott served as
General Manager of the United States first L.E.E.D. certified and “Environmentally Friendly” Hotel; the Sheraton
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA. Scott advanced from General Manager to specializing in multi property
management including experience with major hotel chains, such as Intercontinental, Starwood, Hilton and
Choice Hotels.
CHRIS LEWIS, DIRECTOR OF ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Chris has over 17 years in the hospitality industry both in the U.S. and abroad managing and directing all
departments including hotel operations, food and beverage, renovation and construction. He brings broad
experience with full and select service hotels, facility management, property improvement, environmental
initiatives, openings and multi-property management to the team. Chris previously served as Development and
Construction Manager at OTO Development opening dozens of branded new development hotels. His expertise
includes mechanical systems, equipment specs, purchasing habits, standard operating procedures and project
management. He was responsible for the “green initiatives” for several properties that successfully qualified to
achieve Florida Green Lodging, EcoRooms and EcoSuites, California Green Lodging Energy Star, LEED
Certifications.
GEOFF GROCHMAL,
SUSTAINABILTY ANALYST
Since
early
2011
has
worked
in
the
Energy
Solutions
Division,
specializing
in
Energy
Star
benchmarking.
Geoff
graduated
from
The
George
Washington
University
with
a
BA
in
Economics.
Prior
to
his
work
at
EcoGreenHotel,
Geoff
had
conducted
an
extensive
array
of
quantitative
research
–
choosing
to
focus
on
Californian
“green”
legislation
AB 939 Integrated Waste Management Act for his senior thesis research
project. His findings showcased a fundamental link between an area’s wealth and its ability to meet the state’s
“green goals.”
BRAD REED,
LIGHTING AND SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST – Supporting the Energy Solutions Division, specializing in
advanced lighting and control technologies. Brad has a vast knowledge of utility, state and federal rebates and incentives.
Brad specializes in administration and submissions of incentive programs, building modeling, grant and tax incentive
processing.
SUSAN PATEL, CHO, Co-Founder
Susan has years of financial analyst experience ranging from real estate investments to derivatives. Patel
graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Economics. Prior to her real estate experience at General
Motors Asset Management, she worked for a diverse range of organizations including a small private equity
firm focused on 80% hotel investments, Merrill Lynch, MetLife Investments managing $1 million in foreign
exchanges within one year and setting higher standards, and last but not least 11 years of retail business
management. Susan is actively involved with local and nationwide organizations for “good causes.”
EcoGreenHotel
–
888.229.0213
or
info@ecogreenhotel.com
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