Go Green at Portland’s Luxury, Environmental Friendly Hotel!

Environmental awareness is part of life in Portland and part of our culture at The Heathman Hotel. That awareness and an active citizen population earned Portland the title #1 Green City in a recent study by SustainLane, an online resource for sustainability. The “Green” City is also #3 in a recent report by Earth Day Network.

The Heathman Hotel is committed to “Going Green” and reducing our carbon footprint. The sustainability of our environment is extremely important to every colleague at the Heathman Hotel. This new package touts our commitment to environmental awareness and our efforts to help Portland reduce our carbon footprint. With every package you book, our green-friendly hotel will plant a tree in conjunction with Portland’s Friends of Trees organization.

The Heathman Hotel was the first hotel in Portland to be recognized by the Energy Trust of Oregon for the commitment to the environment. By thinking green, we can all change the world one tree, one action at a time. Thanks for joining The Heathamn Hotel in our unique efforts to “Green” the City of Roses!

GREEN FACTS

• The Heathman Hotel partnered with Energy Trust of Oregon, Viking Energy Services and Environmental Controls in early 2007 to work towards becoming an ENERGY STAR Certified and 'Green'
• The Heathman is the first hotel in Portland to complete energy efficiency upgrades and receive financial incentives from Energy Trust to supplement its efforts
• The Heathman Hotel was recognized in Ocotber 2007 by Pacific Power - Mid America along with 14 other Oregon businesses who are committed to sustainable practices
• The upgrades will save an estimated 149,941 kilowatt hours of electricity and 15,197 therms of natural gas each year
• On a monthly average the hotel will see a savings of 25 - 35 percent of the hotel’s energy costs and natural gas costs
• The first phase in a series of upgrades focused on the common spaces in the hotel - the mezzanine, lobby and conference rooms
• The next set of initiatives, focused on temperature control in the hotel’s 150 guest rooms, are due for completion by the end of 2007
• Other ‘Green’ initiatives at the Heathman
  • Transportation - The Heathman subsidizes TriMet (public transportation) passes for 60 percent of its employees each month
  • Light Efficiency - We are currently in the process of changing every lightbulb in our building to a brighter - more energy effecient sustainable compact
  • Van Duzer partnership - In all guestrooms, the Heathman offers wines from Van Duzer vineyards, one of Oregon’s sustainable and eco-friendly wineries located 60 miles from downtown Portland
  • Go Green Package - The Heathman will donate $25 of every package purchased to Portland-based Friends of Trees, covering the cost of planting a tree in the city
  • Towel Policy - When guests leave a towel hanging, it means "please re-use" and a towel on the floor means "please clean"
  • Recycling - The hotel recycles all paper and aluminum cans on a daily basis

The above projects totaled more than $100K, and obtained 25% incentive from the Energy Trust of Oregon Building Efficiency Program.

The Portland “Go Green” Hotel Package Includes:

• Luxury Deluxe Accommodations in Green Room or Suite for One Night
• Continental Breakfast for Two at The Heathman Restaurant 
• Split of Oregon’s Van Duzer Wine
• Tree Planted on Guest’s Behalf in Conjunction with Portland-based "Friends of Trees"
• Complimentary Parking for Individuals Arriving in a Green-Friendly or Hybrid Car