The first solar-powered hotel in America of its kind, the Hotel at Oberlin has a variety of environmentally friendly features and attributes.
The recently opened hotel is the first one in America that is temperature controlled with geothermal energy -- which utilizes energy found and stored in the Earth. The Ohio-based hotel also used reused materials in its building construction and helps support the community by using locally sourced food in its restaurant. The solar-powered hotel is part of an initiative to "transform Oberlin into a model for environmentally aware economic development."
The hotel sets an important precedent as it provides a space for tourists while also empowering the local community -- all while reducing the use of limited energy resources and utilizing solar energy.
Solar-Powered Hotels
This Environmentally-Friendly Hotel Will Also Empower Community Initiatives
Trend Themes
1. Geothermal Energy - The use of geothermal energy in buildings can contribute to reducing the need for traditional energy sources.
2. Sustainable Hospitality - Hotels can innovate for sustainable consumption of energy, locally sourced goods, and the use of reused materials.
3. Community Empowerment Through Hospitality - Hospitality businesses can take a leadership role in community initiatives by sourcing goods locally and empowering the community through employment and investment opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can take advantage of sustainable and energy-efficient buildings and operations to reduce costs and offer unique value to guests.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can benefit from investment in geothermal energy solutions to support sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.
3. Sustainable Construction - The construction industry can benefit from a shift towards building materials and methods that are more sustainable and energy-efficient.