The Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead Goes Solar

ATLANTA, GA — The Grand Hyatt in Buckhead has installed a thermal hot water system in the 439-room luxury hotel.

Solar America Solutions, an Indianapolis-based provider of commercial solar thermal heating solutions, completed the system for the hotel.

“We’re very happy that Grand Hyatt Atlanta selected our patented SunQuest 250 solar thermal system to provide a renewable energy solution that will dramatically reduce carbon emissions and produce tremendous energy savings,” said Don Crawmer, Solar America Solutions vice president. “Host Hotels is a premier lodging provider, and having the opportunity to be a part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability is a real honor.”

“We take our responsibility to operate as an environmentally friendly hotel very seriously and have made a conscious, long-term commitment to ensure success by making this part of our hotel culture," said Wes Shirley, the hotel's director of engineering. "Our partnership with Solar America Solutions fits our mission perfectly, and we’re looking forward to many years of responsible and sustainable solar energy benefits from the system.”

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