Sustainability

HOSPITALITY FOR THE PLANET

A model for sustainability within the hospitality industry, Hotel Marcel is committed to doing what we can to tackle the global climate crisis. As a 100% electric hotel that operates fossil fuel free, Hotel Marcel has created a new standard for environmentally-friendly hotel operations.

Hotel Marcel is proud to be LEED Platinum certified, is anticipated to be the nation's first Passive House certified hotel as well as the nation's first Net Zero hotel by the end of 2025.

  

OUR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT

In order to combat the global climate change crisis, Hotel Marcel is committed to a zero-carbon approach to hotel operations. By using 100% renewable energy and eliminating the use of fossil fuels, every year Hotel Marcel has a carbon reduction impact equivalent to creating 846 acres of mature forest. By staying at Hotel Marcel, you are doing your part to mitigate climate change and improve the future of our planet.

  

ALL-ELECTRIC HOTEL

Zero Fossil Fuels

Building Electrification

Designed to eliminate carbon emissions, Hotel Marcel operates completely independent of fossil fuels. The hotel's heating and cooling system, hot water heating, laundry facilities, kitchen, and more are all powered by electricity. In addition, the hotel is home to 12 Tesla Superchargers, 12 universal EV chargers, and an all-electric hotel shuttle. 
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Building Electrification

Hotel Marcel uses energy-efficient electric systems and equipment in lieu of conventional fossil fuel systems. Learn more about how we've electrified our hotel:

Electric Heating and Cooling

  • Air Source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pumps for heating and cooling

  • Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) to provide filtered fresh air

 

Electric Hot Water Heating

  • Air Source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pumps for producing hot water

 

Electric Kitchen

  • Induction cooking to avoid any need for fossil fuels

  • Recirculating hood minimizes the need to use energy for conditioning make-up air

 

Electric Laundry

  • Onsite laundry eliminates the need to transport linens and use of commercial laundries all-together

  • All-electric laundry minimizes hot water use

  • Electric washing machines minimize energy needed for drying linens

 

Elevator Design

  • Kone Elevators generate power for the rest of the building when braking

 

Electric Hotel Shuttle

  • Converted a Dodge Ram ProMaster 2500 airport shuttle to a completely electric vehicle for guest usage

 

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

  • Twelve 250 kw Level 3 electric vehicle chargers for Teslas

  • Twelve 7.2 kw Level 2 electric vehicle chargers

All-Electric Hotel

For the Planet

Renewable Energy

With over 1,000 solar panels covering the hotel's roof and parking canopies and two battery rooms providing energy storage, Hotel Marcel is one of the most environmentally-friendly hotels in the world. 
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All-Electric Hotel

Hotel Marcel operates through on-site generation, storage, and management of renewable energies. Learn more about our renewable energy below:

Solar Panels

  • Over 1,000 solar panels on the hotel's rooftop and parking lot canopies produce over 575,000 kwhs annually
  • Hotel Marcel plans to add additional solar canopies in nearby locations

 

Battery

  • Batteries are Lithium-Ion and provide 1.5 megawatt hour of electricity storage (equals 1,500 kwh)

 

Microgrid

  • Grid-forming inverter located in each of the battery rooms allows for off-the-grid operation and emergency power
  • Allows the building to be powered by the grid, solar, and batteries

 

Lighting

  • Power-over-Ethernet (POE) DC low voltage system provides power and control of all lighting and shades in the hotel
  • POE system reduces lighting energy by over 30%
Energy Efficient

Eco-Friendly

SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS

Hotel Marcel is committed to sustainable hotel operations. From the specialty kitchen equipment, to the in-house laundry facility, and the composting and recycling program, Hotel Marcel is constantly seeking ways to resolve the global climate crisis.
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Sustainable Operations

Hotel Marcel is committed to mitigating climate change through sustainable operations. Explore some of the areas we focus on:

Food & Beverage

  • Composts all food waste from the restaurant and catering
  • Procures locally sourced ingredients and sustainably produced offerings
  • Uses induction banquet equipment with no sterno usage
  • Uses linenless tables to save on energy consumption from laundry

 

Recyclable Products

  • No single use plastics are used for events, dining, and guest room bathroom amenities

 

Environmentally-Friendly

  • Uses environmentally-friendly cleaning products
  • Linens and towels are washed on request rather than nightly
LEED PLATINUM

Leader in the Industry

Sustainably Certified

Having already achieved LEED Platinum certification, Hotel Marcel is on track to receive the Passive House certification and net-zero certification. All award programs recognize hotels who meet rigorous energy-efficieny requirements, with Hotel Marcel proudly meeting these.
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Sustainably Certified

Hotel Marcel continues to be a leader in sustainability within the hospitality industry. Learn more about our awards below:

LEED Platinum Certification

  • One of only 10 hotels in the US to be certified LEED Platinum under the US Green Building Council's LEED standards
  • Earned points in a number of categories, including water efficiency, energy efficiency, and integrated design process

 

Passive House Certification (pending)

  • Will be the first hotel in the US certified to Passive House standards
  • Design reduces energy use by as much as 80%

 

Net-Zero Certification (pending)

  • Will be the nation's first net-zero hotel for the elimination of fossil fuel usage