Hilton Offers New Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype Designed to Provide Higher Energy Efficiency

Hilton has just unveiled the Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype, a forward-looking design package aimed at helping U.S. hotel owners cut costs and emissions while maintaining the extended-stay experience guests expect.

What It Is
- Hilton’s first widely available zero-operational-emissions prototype for hotels.
- A turnkey option for owners and developers, designed to be practical and scalable.
- Built around all-electric systems, renewable energy (on-site and off-site), and an enhanced building envelope.

Impact for Owners
Based on modeling across 13 U.S. cities, the prototype is expected to:
- Increase energy efficiency by 30%.
- Reduce annual energy costs by 18–40%.
- Cut operational carbon emissions by 440 metric tons per property.
- Support higher property valuations and stronger ROI compared to traditional prototypes.

Sustainability Features
- Solar panels, EV charging stations, and saline pools.
- ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, LED lighting, and water-conscious landscaping.
- Reusable dishware and efficient building materials.
- Designed to align with Hilton’s Travel with Purpose sustainability strategy.

Why It Matters
- U.S. hotel utility costs have risen 28% in the past five years, making energy efficiency a business priority.
- Guests increasingly value sustainability—over half say preserving resources for future generations is important.
- With Home2 Suites holding the largest development pipeline in the U.S., this prototype could scale quickly across the market.

Hilton’s Position
Jean Garris Hand, Hilton’s VP of Sustainability, emphasized that the prototype shows how sustainable innovation can drive long-term business value, not just environmental impact.