Need a place to crash in Beantown? As of September 1st, Jurys Boston Hotel in scenic Back Bay is offsetting 100 percent of its electricity by purchasing certified renewable energy credits. Sound too good to be true? It doesn't stop there. The in-house restaurant buys local produce whenever possible; an Ozone laundry system cuts down on chemical and hot water use; housekeeping uses environmentally friendly cleaning supplies; and Energy Star appliances—including water-conserving showerheads and compact fluorescent lighting—are ubiquitous.
Jurys is the first hotel in Boston to completely offset its electricity, and it's leading the pack compared to most hotels nationwide. How can they afford it? Jurys uses almost one-third less energy than similar buildings and saves more than $200,000, according to the EPA, which gave the hotel an Energy Star rating last year.