Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates

Aloha Kakou:

Aside from the fact that unit ratings are coming up, now you have another incentive to replace those old applicances. The state of Hawaii is offering rebates on new appliances in order to help reduce overall energy consumption.

The state is offering rebates as follows:
- ceiling fan $40
- dishwasher $50
- refrigerator $50
- clothes washer $50

The appliances must be Energy Star rated. The rebates are available until the total program funding of $1,236,000 runs out.

Check this link for more information:

http://www.hawaiienergyefficiency.com/

Consumers Less Green At Hotels

Aloha Kakou:

A new survey suggests that while people may engage in environmentally friendly behavior at home, far fewer are so inclined while staying in a hotel.

According to this article, "As for their home versus hotel behavior, close to 60 percent of respondents recycle paper products at home, but only 30 percent recycle them while at a hotel. Sixty percent of respondents conserve water at home, but less than 40 percent do so at a hotel. Eighty percent of respondents conserve energy at home, but only 40 percent save energy while at a hotel."

While we would like to think that our guests at the Outrigger Maui Eldorado might be a little more concerned about the environment, especially given our location on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the reality is that most guests pay only lip service to environmental issues while they are on vacation.

http://www.hotelsmag.com/articleXML/LN1057797968.html?nid=3457&rid=14377667

What They're Saying About The Competition

Aloha Kakou:

Please take a look at this article that appeared in this week's Travel Weekly about our neighbor to the north.

Eco-nomics - worth pursuing here at the Outrigger Maui Eldorado? If so, the AOAO needs to know your thoughts.