Hilton Launches Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype
Hilton introduced the Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype, an optional, scalable hotel design concept for new U.S. builds that combines all-electric systems, renewable energy and high-efficiency building technologies. Based on modeling across 13 U.S. cities, the design is expected to cut annual energy costs by 18% to 40%, improve energy efficiency by about 30% and reduce operational carbon emissions by roughly 440 metric tons. Hilton calls it its first zero-operational-emissions prototype made widely available to owners, supported by Hilton Supply Management's energy procurement program.
Impact and considerations
U.S. hotel utility costs rose 28% over five years, pressuring owners. By tying sustainable design to measurable cost savings, the prototype could shape hotel development and retrofit investment decisions and offer corporate travel buyers lower-carbon lodging options.
Key points
- Hilton launched the Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype, an optional, scalable design for new U.S. builds.
- Modeling shows 18% to 40% lower annual energy costs, about 30% greater energy efficiency and roughly 440 metric tons less operational carbon emissions.
- It is Hilton's first zero-operational-emissions prototype made widely available to owners, aligning with World Green Building Council zero operational emissions building requirements.
- U.S. hotel utility costs rose 28% over the past five years, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
- Hilton Supply Management's energy procurement program helped participating owners save about 17% on energy costs in 2025 and avoided more than 102,130 metric tons of CO2.
- Home2 Suites has more than 900 open hotels and nearly 750 in development, the largest hotel development pipeline in the U.S.
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- First source publication
- 22 Sept 2026, 20:00
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- 22 Sept 2026, 21:33
- Last updated
- 22 Sept 2026, 20:00
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