This revived landmark could be the first net-zero hotel in the US
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of the global carbon dioxide emitted by the tourism sector. Research from the International Tourism Partnership says that, in order to stay within parameters set by the Paris Climate Accord, the hospitality industry will need to trim overall emissions by 90% in the next 30 years.on location or reducing single-use plastics and laundry loads -- but the movement to convert properties across these extensive portfolios to be more energy-efficient has yet to gain steam.
Becker acknowledges the industry's adoption of net-zero buildings has been slow-coming due both to the lack of economic incentives as well as the unique challenge of renovating properties that are, by default, meant to be occupied at all times. But for Becker, driving the industry to change requires demonstrating how economic incentives are tied directly to energy consumption.
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