2011 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference

SAVE THE DATE for the 2011 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
taking place January 12-14, 2011 at the InterContinental Chicago.

Housing


MEEA has negotiated a special rate for you at the conference venue, the Chicago InterContinental.

Please click here to make your reservations using the online reservation form or call 1-800-628-2112 and mention you are making reservations for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance conference.

About our 2011 venue:

The Chicago InterContinental is the first hotel in Chicago to be ENERGY STAR® Certified. The hotel, currently working on Green Seal Certification as well, is a historical landmark located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. 

For more information on the Chicago InterContinental's green program, please click here.

Intercontinental Chicago Becomes FIRST Energy Star Rated Hotel in the Windy City

Chicago, Ill. (May 20, 2008) – As of this month, InterContinental Chicago (505 N. Michigan ) has received an Energy Star award for superior eco-friendly initiatives and highly efficient energy use. As the first hotel in the city of Chicago to be certified with this sustainability merit, the InterContinental Chicago stands apart for its commitment to environmentally-friendly travel.

Energy Star ratings are awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy. Commonly recognized on household appliances, the rating of energy performance of commercial and industrial facilities is scored on a 1-100 scale and those facilities that achieve a score of 75 or higher are eligible for the Energy Star, indicating that they are among the top 25% of facilities in the country for energy performance. The InterContinental Chicago has been awarded a rating of 88, indicating it is within the top 12% of energy efficient buildings in the country. According to EnergyStar.gov, “commercial buildings that have earned the Energy Star use on average 35% less energy than typical similar buildings and generate one-third less carbon dioxide.”

The InterContinental Chicago's most recent initiatives will include a green roof to be installed this summer. The hotel is also in the final stages of receiving LEED and Green Seal certification.