Sustainability
Hospitality for the Planet
A model for sustainability within the hospitality industry, Hotel Marcel is committed to doing what it 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 and 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.
All-Electric Hotel
Designed to minimize carbon emissions, Hotel Marcel operates completely independent of fossil fuels.
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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
Renewable Energy
Hotel Marcel operates through on-site generation, storage, and management of renewable energies.
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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%
Sustainable Operations
Hotel Marcel is committed to mitigating climate change through sustainable operations.
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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
Sustainably Certified
Hotel Marcel’s commitment to sustainable hospitality has earned us outstanding recognition.
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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
- The only Passive House Certified hotel in the US, and the largest in the world
- 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