The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler is continuing their quest to become one of Whistler’s most sustainable properties with the recent addition of new environmentally sustainable operations and programs.
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The Westin Resort & Spa is the first resort in Whistler to install the Energex sensors, greatly increasing the green options for guests during their stay. The infrared-based technology can detect the presence of a guest in a suite, and when vacant, automatically adjust the temperature to a more moderate, energy-efficient level.
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A centralized building automation system also allows real time control of the temperature of every suite simultaneously to conserve energy during periods of lower occupancy. The system is expected to reduce the property’s carbon footprint by more than 54 tons of greenhouse gasses annually.
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Housekeeping and engineering staff can detect when a suite is occupied before having to knock. Service to a suite can be discretely scheduled without ever disturbing a guest.Â
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The system also aids in guest safety by providing important information to expedite a building evacuation.
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Guests can decline housekeeping service for stays over one night to conserve laundry, energy and cleaning chemicals, and in return carbon-offset credits are purchased on their behalf.
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