La Quinta Inns

Partner Since: 1995

La Quinta Inns, Inc. operates 302 inns in 28 states. Since 1995, La Quinta has operated an aggressive energy management program which has reduced their annual electricity bill by nearly 20 percent and prevented the annual release of 57 million pounds of carbon dioxide. The ENERGY STAR Partnership has enabled La Quinta to quantify their energy savings and communicate the financial importance of energy-efficiency upgrades to upper management and hotel staff.

The national hotel chain encourages employee involvement by conducting regional training seminars and issuing Standard Operating Procedures to all staff, detailing the actions to be taken each day to control energy costs. La Quinta actively promotes ENERGY STAR and energy efficiency through conference presentations, case study participation, and advocating for the full integration of energy efficiency into Hotel Administration curriculum.