Santa Monica's Shore Hotel Becomes the First Hotel in the United States to Install Intelligent Energy Storage Coupled With Fast DC EV Charging

Celebrating Earth Week, Shore Hotel officially unveils its Green Charge Networks intelligent energy storage system coupled with electric vehicle charging. Shore Hotel is a leader in sustainability among Santa Monica’s luxury hotels and the only newly-built LEED-Gold certified hotel in the city. Shore Hotel is the first hotel in the United States to install an energy storage system coupled with fast DC EV charging, and the intelligent energy storage system, which is expected to save 50 percent in demand charges. The unveiling ceremony included a live demonstration featuring the new 2015 Kia Soul EV, a fast charging station and Green Charge’s intelligent energy storage.

The Shore Hotel also received the City’s prestigious 2015 Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA) Grand Prize, which recognizes businesses that make significant achievements in the categories of sustainable economic development, social responsibility, and stewardship of the environment.

“Being located in a City so highly regarded for it sustainable practices and constant innovation, we are thrilled to be recognized for our contribution to building a more sustainable future,” says Jon Farzam, Vice President of Shore Hotel. “Energy is an important resource that we must all do our part to conserve and the hotel is excited to offer our fast EV charging station to the public. We hope to set an example for other hotels around the world to continue the momentum of sustainability.”

Intelligent Energy Storage in Santa Monica:
Every time an EV is plugged in to a charging station, the electricity demand for a building spikes, which can leave businesses with high demand charges at the end of the month. Demand charges are part of every commercial electricity bill and are determined by the highest 15 minutes of use during a billing cycle. Even one sudden spike in energy usage can send monthly electric bills skyrocketing. Energy storage empowers businesses to better control their energy use and reduce their monthly electric costs.

About Shore Hotel:
Opened in October 2011 in Santa Monica, just steps from the Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade, and the city’s popular beaches and shopping districts, Shore Hotel is the newest addition to the coastline—a LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified property that offers eco-friendly accommodations with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Shore Hotel is the only newly built property in the city of Santa Monica with this elite status. The AAA Four Diamond property boasts an open-air, U-shaped design with stainless steel-clad trellis, outdoor “living room,” with pool, cocktail bar, water feature, and patio dining at Blue Plate Taco. Amenities on property include a fitness center, state-of-the-art meeting and special event space, a business center, a four-level underground parking lot, and superb access to year-round leisure activities in Santa Monica, as well as the city’s beaches. To make a reservation at Shore Hotel, please visit www.shorehotel.com or call 800.599.1515.

About Green Charge Networks
Green Charge provides the easiest way to save energy costs for commercial and industrial businesses, municipalities and schools. Our award-winning solution delivers industry leading savings, up to 50 percent in demand charges. We provide risk-free financed energy storage and software that time-shifts power use, and optimizes electric vehicle charging solar and energy efficiency measure. Founded in 2009 Green Charge is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., with offices in NYC.