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November 2006
Burton Energy Group endorsed by American Hotel & Lodging Association as Preferred Energy Partner. 

Roswell, GA - Burton Energy Group was introduced as the preferred energy partner of the AH&LA today at the International Hotel & Motel/Restaurant Show.  The IH&M/RS, taking place this week at Javits Center, annually brings together major hoteliers from throughout the world. 

The AH&LA conducted due diligence of a number of prospective energy management companies before selecting Burton Energy Group.  According to Pam Inman, COO of the AH&LA, “Burton provided the full compliment of energy services required for AH&LA members, and their knowledge of the market, metrics designed for this industry and savings results for major hoteliers were unsurpassed.”

Burton will assist AH&LA members with a range of energy management needs, including utility bill management, commodity purchasing, energy conservation and utility budgeting.  At its inception the energy program will only be available to AH&LA members that own and/or manage a minimum of 2,000 rooms.  Burton will provide a complimentary analysis of energy management opportunities for any qualified member.

Brent Burton, principal of Burton Energy Group, on the partnership, “we are thrilled to be working with such a renowned organization as the AH&LA to provide services that will benefit their members.  Taking a proactive approach in energy management is prudent with today’s escalating natural gas, electricity and water rates.”

The Burton/AH&LA partnering agreement will be in effect for two years, 2007-2008. 


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About the American Hotel & Lodging Association
Serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members.

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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