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January 2008
Burton Energy Group and FelCor Lodging Trust extend energy agreement. 

Roswell, GA - Burton Energy Group and FelCor Lodging Trust will begin their seventh year of working together on energy management solutions.  The energy program has matured to the point that all FelCor assets are under competitive procurement contracts and most properties have initiated energy and water conservation initiatives.  FelCor has averaged $2.7 million in energy savings since program inception.

Troy Pentecost, Executive Vice President/Director Asset Management stated “FelCor Lodging Trust appreciates the way Burton Energy Group partners with us on reducing our energy cost. . As a result, in 2007 our savings as a percentage of total energy spend was 6.15%, which significantly impacts our RevPAR. Burton shares in our common vision. The resulting partnership has lead to a real time focus on our property cost and return on investment opportunities, bringing a quick and collaborative proactive direction in improving the performance of each asset and thus enhancing shareholder value for our portfolio.”


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About FelCor Lodging Trust
FelCor, a real estate investment trust, is the nation's largest owner of upper upscale, all-suite hotels. FelCor's portfolio is comprised of 83 consolidated hotels, located in 23 states and Canada. FelCor's portfolio includes 65 upper upscale hotels, and FelCor is the largest owner of Embassy Suites Hotels(R) and Doubletree Guest Suites(R) hotels. FelCor's hotels are flagged under global brands such as Embassy Suites Hotels, Doubletree(R), Hilton(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R) and Holiday Inn(R). FelCor has a current enterprise value of approximately $3.5 billion. Additional information can be found on the Company's Web site at www.felcor.com.

About Burton Energy Group
Burton Energy Group provides energy management solutions for the hotel industry.  Their portfolio of services consists of utility bill management, commodity procurement, energy and water conservation, utility budgeting, energy audits and management report.  They represent real estate investment trusts, owners and managers for some of the most respected brands in hospitality, including Marriott, Hilton, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Sheraton, Westin and Wyndham.  Burton, formed in 2001, is located in Roswell, GA

 

 

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